I’ve been holed up in my office most of the day but did make a dash with the dogs for our daily constitutional when the clouds lifted and it looked reasonably clear looking down the valleys.  We got to the end of the drive before the heavens opened on me again. A few rain drops [...]

It’s a case of water water everywhere right now.  It’s been raining solidly for more than 24 hours and the cold southerly wind is making life at least 5 degrees more uncomfortable.  The Met Office was recommending 5 layers of clothing to feel comfortable.  I have been following their advice when I go outdoors.  The [...]

Whilst it’s all strawberries and cream in the UK and heat exhaustion at Wimbledon, here at Domestic Executive HQ we’ve been hunkering down today as the southerly winds have whipped up and brought a complete white out.  As I write this post the wind is booming under the verandas – it’s wild out there. It’s [...]

The Guardian discussed whether blogging was going out of fashion this week. What a horrid thought that already I’m wearing the flares of technology.  And just as I was getting the hang of it. It seems that many people who start a blog never keep it up and those that do get distracted with the [...]

I’ve been pondering what defines a revolutionary road?  This comes after finishing the novel written by Richard Yates and recently made into a movie. The novel recounts the lives of Frank and April Wheeler in 1950′s America who sought to break out from their hum drum suburban lives by moving to another country. If you’ve [...]

Lotto Fever has hit New Zealand again as the Big Wednesday Draw Jackpot tops $34 million. That would buy a lot of dog chews in our house.  Until our numbers come up I’m still going to have to keep my executive role live and kicking. I was in Wellington briefly yesterday for an appointment and [...]

There is something enticing about clouds that hang in the valley.  They are calling you to pay attention.  To stop and look at the view.  Any old excuse for me to take a few moment and stare at the view.  Well it is a weekend and if you can’t linger looking out the window then [...]