Grumpy, Happy and Sleepy

As I mentioned at the end of the last post, on Saturday night I went to see ‘Grumpy Old Women: … More

Doris Day, a rainy day and a blueberry cobbler

It’s a rather grey and damp day today, and one I think for being indoors with tea and the sofa.  … More

A small challenge, the cat and autumn skies

Yesterday I was challenged on Facebook to post for 5 days a photograph of everyday things involving me in some … More

Cats, turnips and days off

Having a few days off has meant being at home quite a bit more, and so we were there to … More

Sun, wind and two new cats

I’ve only been living in the southern hemisphere for just over a year, so I still have to do a … More

Hula, honey and something horrid

Things still seen to be hectic here, or rather, there just seems to be a lot of things going on, … More

A book, an exhibition and an experience

With all the things going on in Wellington right now it is quite easy to miss things.  I did, however, … More

Cicadas, cat and cheese

Those of you who live in parts of the world where summers are dominated by the sound of cicadas will … More

Waitangi Day, Rugby Sevens and a sleepy cat

Thursday, as I mentioned in my last post, was Waitangi Day.  This is the day that marks the historic signing … More

21 things about living in New Zealand: our first year here

As of 28th January, we have been here in Wellington for a year.  I can’t believe it – the time … More