Entertaining and relaxing: books and other things this February

I used to write a monthly round-up of things I had read, watched and listened to, but I found I … More

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

Highlights of 2019 Part 1: books, films and podcasts

The other week, a friend asked me to list my ten favourite books. The first five came to me easily, … More

You have to take responsibility for listening

I am a great fan of podcasts, and have a good selection on my phone I can turn to whatever … More

The transition of seasons

Here in the Southern Hemisphere we are transitioning from winter to spring. None of that ‘going back to school’ or end of summer here, but a joy that the days are getting longer and a sense that it is time to make plans.

June: watching, listening, reading

It’s been ages since I have done one of these posts, summarising what I have watched, listened to and read … More

Reading, Watching, Listening: 2018

As the end of the year approaches, lots of bloggers are doing reviews of the year gone by, and I have to confess, I am jumping on that particular bandwagon as well.