a book of days

May
11
aurora

aurora

like many others at the northern and southern ends of the planet, we had to have a go at seeing
1 min read
May
09
Little things

Little things

Little things, morning things: the sun coming through the window in that light that is almost the colour of a
1 min read
May
06
body and soul

body and soul

the ebb and flow of azure depths, murmurs of the ocean's dance, my body matching its rhythm, drifting,
May
01
a change of scenery

a change of scenery

this past weekend, having the luxury of a car available exclusively for our use on the mainland, we ventured out
2 min read
Mar
30
off-island adventure

off-island adventure

Moments from the ferry from Waiheke Island into Auckland city today... Beautiful day, beautiful light.
1 min read
Mar
10
bookshelf snoopery

bookshelf snoopery

Never trust anyone whose TV is bigger than their book shelf - Emilia Clarke i am completely—and unapologetically—someone
2 min read
Mar
06
A line of trees in the snow. Minimalist photo made in Hokkaido, Japan by Leonie Wise

simplifying

I've moved my site from Wordpress to Ghost.
2 min read
Mar
01
friday morning

friday morning

the day after leap day, morning sunlight filtering through the trees, making the undersides of the boughs shine golden. long-limbed
3 min read
Feb
19
outdoor pursuits // fort stony batter

outdoor pursuits // fort stony batter

These summer days, spent outdoors, blessed by sunlight and embracing outdoor pursuits. Weekends with chores swiftly accomplished, then adventures close
2 min read
Feb
03
pīpīwharauroa // shining cuckoo

pīpīwharauroa // shining cuckoo

every spring i’m excited for the return of the pīpīwharauroa // shining cuckoo. their distinctive melody is a harbinger for
1 min read