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

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would offer you a sour dough crumpet from with some … More

This week’s small pleasures #406

Kia ora koutou! It was one of those weeks where it was harder to find a few small pleasures than … More

We have been lucky to have had many sunny days: temperatures are rising, skies are blue (well, mostly) and it … More

Every time I come home these days and look at all the trees and greenery around where we live and … More

It is Monday evening, the sun is shining and I am home for work, welcomed by a very happy Charlie. … More

Spring has sprung down here, with the bright yellow kōwhai in bloom (unfortunately there isn’t one in the garden), tulips … More

Anybody want any rain? Happy to send you some. Yes, we have had more rain, but we have also had … More

This week has really felt like winter, with chilly days and cold nights, lots and lots more rain (to the … More

There have been strong winds, there has been rain and there has been sunshine this week. There are also definite … More

While the northern hemisphere was experiencing record temperatures in some regions, down here we were experiencing some stormy winter weather, … More