Apparently, Plato said “he was a wise man who invented beer.” As I came across this on a quote website, … More
Tag: quotes
Book of the month: Save me the plums
Do you ever start to read a book and not want it to end? A book so delightful or well-written … More
A time for comfort
As winter draws to a close here in the Southern Hemisphere, with, as I have already reported, many signs of … More
Being a tourist in your own city: Thorndon village
When you live somewhere, you often take a lot of things for granted. I sometimes forget how privileged I am to be able to walk to work through the Botanic Gardens and part of Thorndon on my way to work.
A little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt
We are really in the middle of winter now. Snow is due to fall in the South Island, though it … More
Cee’s Share Your World Challenge: 28 February
I haven’t done one of Cee’s Challenges in ages, but thought I would today as I sit outside in glorious … More
The growing season
‘Is the spring coming?’ he said. ‘What is it like?’ ‘It is the sun shining on the rain and the … More
Exact art or casual game
Among the headlines in the British press when I woke on Wednesday morning, was the story that BBC Food, a … More
Cee’s Challenge: Week 9
Cee’s Challenge Week 9. Today is the 1st March, and officially the first day of autumn. Certainly, there has been … More
Thistles and Kiwis 