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

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would talk about th recent trip to Perth, about how … More

What’s on your bookshelf: November

So it is time again for a review of the month’s reading, a post to contribute to the what’s on your … More

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

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be enjoying a cup of Earl Grey blue flower … More

What’s on your plate: November

It may be spring, but that doesn’t mean ignoring comfort food. While the days are finally brighter and warmer, there … More

What’s on your bookshelf #4

Hello and welcome to the third What’s on your bookshelf? challenge hosted by fellow bloggers Deb, Sue, Donna and Jo. The idea is to share what you’re reading, … More

Words on Wednesday: reading in November

I was looking for a quote about reading to use in this post and came across this one from Jean Rhys: Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home, but more important, it finds homes for us everywhere.

This week’s small pleasures #219

Today is the last day of November, St Andrew’s Day (patron saint of several countries including Scotland) and also the … More

Six on Saturday 28.11.20

Here we are at the end of November, and only three more SoS posts after this one before Christmas. Can you believe it?

Words on Wednesday: Beervana 2020

Apparently, Plato said “he was a wise man who invented beer.” As I came across this on a quote website, … More

Six on Saturday 21.11.20

It is a grey and windy day here (northerlies at least, but still up to 110km/h) so not a day to be out gardening. Parts of the South Island are having some really awful weather, with gale force winds and heavy rain, so we have got away with things lightly.