With the rain lashing down and the wind whipping around the house there is nothing better than hunkering down in front of the fire to dream of summer. After some pottering on the internet I downloaded a marvellous free tool for mind mapping, Xmind. It’s... When the sun in New Zealand shines it brings me immediate warmth and nourishment. I love the sun and light so right now I’m feeling visually and emotionally challenged. It’s not full blown SAD but there is no doubt I lose a bit of spring in my step... According to Greek mythology it was Chloris, the goddess of flowers who created the rose (Rhodon) from the body of a beautiful nymph lying in the forest. It’s a romantic thought that I might pop up to the local forest and pick a few roses of my own instead of... 