by Di Jones | Aug 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
There’s been plenty of time for TV watching in 2020, and as a practiced couch potato and author, I’ve been happy for the opportunity to combine my two favorite pursuits by writing this review of my favorite show, the 1pm Daily Update on TV One....
by Di Jones | Nov 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
I spent my formative years in North America, so our family always celebrated Thanksgiving in my early years. Here in New Zealand, it’s not a holiday, but I never forget what a special day it is. I always make sure to count my blessings and feel grateful for the...
by Di Jones | Sep 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED – WINNERS BELOW My latest installment in the LA Lights series, Stealing the Show, is due to be released at the end of this week. To celebrate, I’m giving away 20 advance readers copies of the LA Lights Box Set, Volume 2. To win one,...
by Di Jones | Sep 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Have you ever overheard a snatch of conversation, only to realise its significance later? It happened to me just yesterday, as my friend and I were booking into a hotel in a charming town on Lake Como. It’s not far from George Clooney’s summer villa, but...
by Di Jones | Jan 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
3 January 2015 I can’t believe how fast 2014 went. It flew by so fast I’m now writing the New Year’s post I planned to write at the end of 2013. Without further ado, here are my highlights and lowlights of 2014. Things I loved about 2014: 1. The...
by Di Jones | Dec 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
24 December 2014 It’s Christmas Eve, and I’m spending it with family. Everything’s done – food is ready, presents are wrapped and under the tree, and I have a gin and tonic in hand. Only one thing I’ve forgotten – to send those...
by Di Jones | Nov 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
24 November 2014 November’s been an unusual month. For the first time in a year, I haven’t made my bed, vacuumed my floors or dusted my furniture. In fact, I haven’t done any housework at all. I haven’t walked the dogs, called my friends,...
by Di Jones | Sep 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
5 September 2014 In 2013, the acid-tongued comedienne Joan Rivers pledged to work “forever”. Her promise was to come sadly true – this morning the world woke up to the news Rivers had died, just a week after being admitted to hospital for routine...
by Di Jones | Apr 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
30 April 2014 If you’re like me, since Christmas you will have lost those unwanted pounds, gotten fit, given up smoking, got your finances into some sort of order, found a new hobby (if you’re bored), found a partner (if you’re single) and generally...
by Di Jones | Dec 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
23rd December 2013 Monday was the most exciting day of the year, and even though Di tells me Christmas Day will be just as exciting, I doubt it. I know Christmas Day is the day for giving presents, but the fact is, I already know what I’m getting. Despite Di’s...
