Lady Norwood Rose Garden in November

One of the nicest places to spend a little time in is the Lady Norwood Rose Garden, part of the … More

This week’s small pleasures #113

It is Monday evening here in New Zealand, so time for the usual weekly round up of this week’s small … More

Would you believe it is another wet Saturday? The rain is pouring down, and it is most definitely a day … More

Actually, today, 4th December, is my Name Day. If you live in a country that celebrates Name Days (eg Poland … More

Welcome to Thistles and Kiwis Blogmas 2017! Being in the Southern Hemisphere, Christmas is in the summer, so no big … More

There are periods in life where things just roll along quietly and other times when it is just the opposite. … More