I love going away and being on holiday, but it is also nice to be home. We were pleased to … More
Tag: flowers
Friday, flowers and flying time
I honestly have no idea where this week has gone. In terms of what I have achieved and done I … More
Peaches, peace and purchases
Eating fruits and vegetables in season is something that I think we have forgotten how to do in northern Europe, … More
A road trip, Napier and Labour Day Weekend: Part 2
Sunday morning proved to be another sunny day, though there was the odd cloud on the horizon from time to … More
Spring, blueberry muffins and seasonal adjustment
The past few blog entries have been quick and short and not full of much more than pictures of cats … More
A cactus, seeds and garden surprises
The terrace, or garden, or yard, has been really neglected of late, partly as it has been winter of course … More
Yams, tulips and Dancenorth
I really don’t know where last week went. It’s hard to believe it is already Saturday afternoon and that it … More
Spring flowers, hiding cats and a new cook book
This week I have been working mostly at home since I have had a pile of essays to mark. It … More
Cakes, flowers and spring is in the air
Spring is definitely in the air. It was 16C today and the sun was shining, and as well as our … More
More quakes, more shakes and a beef and mustard pie
On Friday afternoon we experienced another big earthquake, this time 6.6. We were at work, so I ducked under my … More