Some late-summer things… Keira and I went blackberry-picking in the wilder parts of our neighbourhood. It was hot and the cicadas and bees were out in full force. A proper late summer Sunday morning. Blackberry plants are not a good addition to our neighbourhood – they spread their tangly branches over native seedlings and multiply…

We recently packed the kids into the car, jumped on the ferry and drove all the way down the South Island. Arlo's off to university! Before we left him there (cue excitement but also sobs from me) we explored his new city a bit: cafes, bars, parks, etc. So many great spots? The photo with…