Yesterday, Sunday, was the first Sunday in Advent, and we got out our candles and lit the first one to … More
Tag: Royal New Zealand Ballet
This week’s small pleasures #295
Oh it really feels like winter today! The cold winds and rain have returned today after a gorgeous sunny Sunday … More
This week’s small pleasures #256
It is November already…the days are getting longer and brighter and it really feels like we are heading into summer. … More
This week’s small pleasures #244
I wasn’t sure where to begin with this week’s small pleasures – sunny days? Or should I mention getting dates … More
This week’s small pleasures #233
In a week where the news has been filled with some horrific images and events, it is even more important … More
Words on Wednesday: 2020 as it was
Normally at this time of year I look back at small pleasures of the year, but somehow it doesn’t seem … More
This week’s small pleasures #207
In all honesty, I struggled a bit this week to find some small pleasures. It was just one of those weeks – bad weather, the cancellation of a foodie event and the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Venus Rising programme due to Level 2 restrictions, and feeling a bit under the weather. But as usual, there were things to bring a smile and to remind us of the good things that are around us.
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would, naturally, talk about the weather, about the cold, crisp … More
This week’s small pleasures #187
Another week in lockdown. New Zealand has a 4-level COVID-19 alert system, with each alert level telling the public what … More
This week’s small pleasures #186
So here we are again with another round of lockdown small pleasures. These can be as simple as a fun … More