Language, laughter and a moment of reflection

Kia ora koutou! It’s been Māori language week in Aotearoa New Zealand, giving everyone a chance to pick up a … More

A birthday, a beehive and the coolest little capital in the world

As I mentioned in my last post, this weekend was the 150th anniversary (or birthday) of Wellington becoming the capital … More

Here we are again with Cee’s Challenge for this week. Bit later than usual but busy with my nephew visiting, … More

I woke up this morning, Saturday, and couldn’t think what to write in this weekend’s post. What had happened this … More

I’m writing this post for Cee’s Challenge at a conference centre in a rather wet Auckland. What is your favorite … More

Friday was my birthday, and although it was grey and rainy and I had to go to work, it was … More

Tuesday means Cee’s Challenge, already up to week 25. Where has the year gone to? It’s winter here of course, … More

It’s been a cold and wet week, after Monday being such a gorgeous day. There has been flooding down south … More

After yesterday’s lovely weather, today has been wet although with very little rain and not at all cold, but a … More

Today, Monday, is the Queen’s Birthday holiday, the first day of winter and a lovely sunny day. To celebrate, we … More