If we are having coffee…or even a cup of tea

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be sitting far apart. We would laugh and say … More

But age with his stealing steps Hath clawed me in his clutch

Dear Peter So, you decided to leave us. The time had obviously come for you to go. Always contrary, sometimes … More

Idling has always been my strong point

I have rediscovered the positive benefits of idling, of doing little, of spending time not doing much. There is no … More

Copenhagen…or our travels to Europe part 2

From Stockholm, we moved south to Copenhagen, a city I lived in for eight and a half years. It is … More

Rest and renew (or what to do when you are off sick and need cheering up)

I have no idea what bug has hit me, but it has laid me low the past few days. Headaches, a strong desire for two hour naps, and a general feeling of weakness have plagued me since the end of last week.

The small things of life are often so much bigger than the great things

It is already Thursday evening in Wellington. The day began with a ‘weather bomb’, with gale force winds and rain, … More

That was the week…#4

It’s Friday, at last. The week just gone has been so incredibly busy at work, that home is a haven … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea, I would tell you about your trip to Melbourne and … More