Visitors arriving is always a good motivation to clean the house. There's nothing quite like the satisfied feeling of knowing that everything is ready.
A walk
An afternonon walk around the hills in my suburb brought many delights. Kowhai were still in flower, attracting the tui, and blossoms abounded in gardens and along the footpaths, making it a scent-filled journey. Other walkers were out and about, walking themselves or their dogs, and there was an unusual preponderance of greyhounds that made …
Home Sweet Home
After a brief sojourn in the east of the North Island, we have returned home. As delightful as it is to be away, to eat out, try new wines, see new sights, enjoy the scenery of our green (at this time of year at least) country, be reminded of the beauty of nature in spring …
Delights on a gloomy day
So many: a delicious brunch, relaxed window shopping, a drive up a mountain, appreciation of scenery on a less than perfect day, photography with just my phone, and Japanese food.
Hot Water
A few weeks ago we discovered our hot water tank was leaking, and needed to be replaced. Yesterday the plumbers turned up, and it was all done by lunchtime. Hot showers back in the menu. Who wouldn’t be delighted by that?
A good cup of coffee
A productive physiotherapy session after a relapse of issues on my arm, followed by a good cup of coffee and a naughty peppermint chocolate slice. My mother, in her waning years, would often finish her tea and say, “oooh, that was a good cup of tea,” with gratitude and relish. Remembering her reminds me to …
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