It has been a busy week, but one full of lots of small pleasures of all sorts. The weather really … More
Tag: writing
Word of the year 2022: April
Creation – the act or process of bringing something into existence. My word of the year is creation. At first, … More
Books of the year 2020
At my work book club this week, we are to bring along our favourite book of the year. Not an … 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.
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
Words on Wednesday: Three Historic Houses
st week was Wellington Heritage week, an opportunity to see inside familiar and not so familiar houses and buildings around the city. This year I managed to get to see three listed heritage buildings in Thorndon. It was a gloriously sunny day, so lovely to walk through the Botanic Gardens to see the three houses open for the event.
Six on a Wednesday: books about food
I am sure we all have certain things we like to read about: for me it is biographies of dancers … More
Blogger Recognition Award
Finally, some time to catch up with award posts! Â Thank you so much Don’t Give a Jam for nominating me … More
Sending greetings – Blogmas 3 December
I realised yesterday that I had better get on with writing this year’s Christmas cards if I want to them … More
Brotherhood of the World-Bloggers Award
It’s been lovely to be nominated by Raphaela over at Hummingbird Redemption for the Brotherhood of the World Bloggers Award! Thank you … More
Thistles and Kiwis 