Spring is here – you can tell – not just because of the noise of tūī enjoying the kōwhai and … More
Tag: flowers
Six on Saturday 24.08.24
The end of August means that spring is almost upon us. There are certainly signs of the season all over … More
This week’s small pleasures #401
The past week has seen good food, conversations and some very mixed weather. Today, for example, it was grey, then … More
Six on Saturday 10.08.24
It is still winter here, but with lighter mornings, we know spring is on its way. We have had a … More
This week’s small pleasures #398
It is Monday evening, the first day of the working week is done. There are leftovers for dinner, and we … More
Six on Saturday 13.07.24
While our small patch of garden continues to bring joy in terms of drying laundry, watching cheeky blackbirds, getting visits … More
Words on Wednesday
Oh it was cold this morning! There was a touch of frost on the roof opposite, and it felt very … More
This week’s small pleasures #390
Today is the King’s Birthday public holiday here in New Zealand. The sun came out in the afternoon, and lit … More
Words on Wednesday
We woke up this morning to see frost on the roof of the house next door, and an icy feel … More
Six on Saturday 16.03.24
So we have moved…and here we are in a brand new house, still surrounded by boxes, gradually clearing all the … More