This week’s small pleasures #283

There’s been a lot going on this week: our boiler collapsed so we have no hot water as I mentioned … More

The year in review 2021

As we approach the end of a year, like many of us, I’m taking a few moments to look back … More

This week’s small pleasures #259

Another week over and time to think about the small pleasures of the past few days. There was sunshine, there … More

This week’s small pleasures #236

Today (Monday 7 June) is a public holiday in New Zealand.

This week’s small pleasures #225

Another week, another set of small pleasures, those little things that bring us joy and a smile to our faces. Autumn is here, so it is time to plan reading lists, trawl recipe books for seasonal eating ideas and look forward to the Easter break. So without further ado, here are some of the good things of the past week.

This week’s small pleasures #233

The past week seems to have drifted by, with sunshine, rain and a little wind, heralding the last days of summer and the start of autumn. I have already seen feijoas for sale.

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 #218

For most of 2020, I have made a note each day of three things that have brought me joy, made me smile or just feel grateful for at that particular moment.