Spring has awakened in my hemisphere. But just barely — the season is still seesawing between spring and winter (I call it Sprinter). But the daffodils are here to get the party started (the snowdrops came early, drank all the schnapps, and left), and we’re all awaiting the unfolding of budding bluebells, bunnies and baby […]

Spring Awakens

These days, the first one of a couple to retire may well find themselves in a different dynamic. No chance of having the house to oneself, of sitting in the study alone surrounded by books – the office space is shared. Music not-of-choice scratches from The Worker’s laptop. No chance of practicing the piano during…

We Are All Pretending There Is No Emergency

That’s according to my youngest daughter who has a passion for skiing.

Snowplanet is an artificial indoor ski feild just north of Auckland. It’s open all year round, so there’s no waiting for winter and a decent fall of snow.

I’m a bit stuck on what to write really. She just loves skiing, and I struggle to keep up with her on a snowboard. Sometimes I get to sneak off and get a coffee at the cafe, but she’s getting wise to this and starts looking for me (and I get the look of disapproval..)

She’s always appreciated any encouragement, so I follow her around on a snowboard.