As is often the case, a bit of time and distance has given me some perspective about my pond issues. Continue reading “Better”
Death Fish
Well, things have gone from bad to worse. Continue reading “Death Fish”
Mutter
Had two simultaneous revelations this morning whilst harvesting another week’s worth of feijoas. Continue reading “Mutter”
Pardon my French.
I’ve been learning French for 45 years now, and I’m making slow but steady progress. Continue reading “Pardon my French.”
Big day at the office
It’s one am, and I’m still at work. Continue reading “Big day at the office”
Relationship advice
We may have been married for thirty years but it’s always sensible not to take things for granted. Continue reading “Relationship advice”
Fashion serendipity
I quite enjoy my (really undeserved) reputation as a fashionista. Continue reading “Fashion serendipity”
Pond update April 2026
In an act of the purest optimism, we have replaced Fanny the goldfish RIP with two new fish. Continue reading “Pond update April 2026”
Cyclone update
Cyclone V-something is already hitting the far North, and a number of regions around the country have declared states of emergency in anticipation. Continue reading “Cyclone update”
Beach life
Here in Waikanae it’s been a beautiful warm, still day; literally the calm before the storm. Continue reading “Beach life”
