Today is the Labour Day holiday here in New Zealand, so, as is the tradition of such days, the weather is ghastly. As I type this evening, the rain is pouring down, and I dare not even run out for a spot of parsley.
Tag: simple things
This week’s small pleasures #462
This week’s small pleasures include eating out, a little sunshine and some good food.
This week’s small pleasures #461
What were your small pleasures this week?
This week’s small pleasures #460
This post is coming to you from a hotel in Auckland. I’m up here for work, going home on Wednesday, … More
This week’s small pleasures #459
The big news in Aotearoa today has been the announcement of the winner of bird of the year. The award … More
This week’s small pleasures #458
Kia ora koutou! I know spring weather is changeable, but this week has seen warm sunshine, a quick flurry of … More
This week’s small pleasures #457
Kia ora! This week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, or Māori language week, which is celebrating its 50th … More
This week’s small pleasures #456
It has been a quiet week, but the biggest small pleasure (if one can say that) was having Karl home … More
This week’s small pleasures #455
Today is not only the first of September, but also the first day of spring (if you measure seasons in … More
This week’s small pleasures #454
It is Monday evening. After a short stroll for a bit of fresh air after work, I heated up homemade … More
Thistles and Kiwis 