This week’s small pleasures #304

It is Monday evening, the sun is shining and I am home for work, welcomed by a very happy Charlie. … More

A seat at the table: Christmas

One thing we can all agree on I am sure is that at this time of year we all like … More

This week’s small pleasures #174

It was my first day back at work today after the holidays, and it was pouring with rain this morning too. What a Monday!

This week’s small pleasures #169

What a week….politics in various guises, the Australian fires, Samoa virtually closing down due to the measles epidemic, and rain, … More

The high point of the season

One of the best things about eating in summer is the piles of berries…strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, boysenberries, blackberries….though I do … More

Waikato Weekend: Hamilton

Hamilton may not be everyone’s idea of a weekend destination, but there is a lot going on here, and of … More

Beside the seaside

Last year on our trip to Sydney, we took a trip to Manly. As I wrote last year, the trip … More

Blogmas 2017 Day 17: A Christmas tag and third Sunday in Advent

Quite a few bloggers are doing the Christmas tag from Life With Fernie, so I thought I might have a … More

Blogmas 2017 Day 16: Breakfast

When I was a child, my mother always made us soft boiled eggs with soldiers (if you don’t know what … More

This week’s small pleasures #61

As I type on this Sunday morning, the rain is pouring down. It is grey and gloomy, and feels very … More