A Tuesday evening in summer, just before Christmas, seemed like just the right time to go out for dinner as … More
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This week’s small pleasures #219
Today is the last day of November, St Andrew’s Day (patron saint of several countries including Scotland) and also the … More
This week’s small pleasures #213
So here we are on a rather grey, windy and rainy Monday, and time to recall the small pleasures of the week and ignore the weather outside. First up, of course, we have to mention Jacinda Ardern being elected for a second term.
A seat at the table: a vegetarian feast
Every now and again, it is worth splurging on a treat. This Saturday evening, a friend and I headed down … More
This week’s small pleasures #202
I know I am not the only one to be startled to find we are already in August. 2020 has … More
This week’s small pleasures #195
It is a grey and wet Monday and I went back to work at the office today, so it is … More
This week’s small pleasures #192
Since last week’s small pleasures post I have gone shopping, eaten out and bought flowers. I know. 6 weeks ago … More
This week’s small pleasures #191
It is hard to know where to begin this week. The fact that there have been very few new cases … More
This week’s small pleasures #182
Gosh what a week it has been…personally and globally. It is hard to know where to start. So, I will … More
Preserving the season
What is your take on cucumber? I admit to a love-hate relationship. There was a period a few years ago … More