Out and About

I’m not much of a one for organised sporty activity. These days it is really difficult to prioritise getting exercise – even though I know that is to my detriment. But when I do, I prefer to go for a walk. Luckily, there are some great places for taking in scenery and getting a good […]

Not Eating Animals So Much…

Seventeen years ago I read this book in conjunction with a community consultation on the issues surrounding World Hunger and what we could/should be doing to make a difference: I am still inspired by Frances Moore Lappe. She prompted me to refrain from eating meat as a humanitarian choice, not for health or animal rights […]

Recovering

Another week of ghastly gastric flu at our house. Thankfully (and I am holding my breath as I type this) Akira seems to have emerged unscathed. Which was a mercy since I was so ill for four days solid and am only just recovering today. Kazuo seems to also be on the mend, a little […]

Holiday Highlights

When I last posted here, I had no idea how much of a toll the month ahead was going to take on me – both physically and emotionally. We have had a lovely holiday, and I hope you have too – but there have been some definite challenges. I had anticipated a few dramas as […]

A Big Week for the Wee Man

Last Friday our little lad passed the 6 month mark. To celebrate this milestone, he cut two teeth and slept through the night (8 – 9 hours) two nights in a row. I was amazed as I thought that this epic event would be a long time coming, and would involve some agony from me […]

Op Shops, Passports, Helmets and Art…

Last Monday I made a much-overdue foray to the local charity shops. In New Zealand, we call these Op Shops (‘op’ being short for opportunity… not sure why) and they have been a favourite haunt since my teens – at the age when having a whole new wardrobe every week just meant going to the […]