tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:30:27 +0000cool linksreviewtriviawritingrantanimalsjane austenquizholidaymoviesmusicfilmfoodbooksrecipepublishingtraveljazzlanguagereadingachievementbloggovernmenthumourweatherchristmascriticismkiwi identitymarriagemilestonephotospicturesproductPiano MancatsemploymentfishliteraturemountainpersonalitypresentsroyalsskiingsportzooElla FitzgeraldMandy Mooreaircraftairlinesbakingbeautyclassic literatureconcertcrosswordencouragementeventgameshairhousewifelakemusicalpenguinsport douglaspride and prejudiceregencysayingssceneryscenicscripturetigerswedding74784 Charing Cross Road9/11A Walk to RememberAlexander McCall SmithAlison HolstAndrew Lloyd WebberAucklandBride and PrejudiceBuddy de FrancoCharles and CamillaChasing LibertyChocolate Caramel SquareCommonwealth GamesDancing with the StarsElla and LouisElla and Louis AgainExfoliationGershwinHayley WestenraHilary DuffIt's TimeJacques LoussierLawana BlackwellLeaf SalonLouis ArmstrongMichael BubleMichael CampbellMission Bay Jazz and Blues FestNorman GranzOn Rue TatinOscar PetersonPaul HolmesPistenflitzerRaise Your VoiceRebecca St JamesRoveSense and SensibilitySultana biscuitsSusan LoomisThe Devil Wears PradaThe Essential EllaThe Maiden of MayfairThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective AgencyThe Phantom of the OperaThe TerminalThe Very Best of GershwinTom HanksYorkshire Puddingaccommodationadaptationsadviceambitionandrew daviesartautumnbearsbig ideabikinibill graingerbollywoodbrandscampbell livecannellonicarcarschateaucheese muffinscitrus tartclothingcoastcoffeecolin firthcorrscraid buschcrashcreativitycruisingcubsculturecurlsdeathdessertdiariesdinner partydisabilitydoris daydvdemailfactsfailure to launchfeminismflagflyingfree speechfurgender rolesgoalsgolfhalloweenharry potterhealthhistoryhomehuman bodyimagesiqishjo seagerjohn campbelljokesjulian lloyd webberkeys of the heartlibrariesmaorimiss snarkmotoringmuffinsnelsonnz idolnzsooprahorang-utanorbitotterparodypavlovapetrol pricespetsphonesphrasespizzapuddingpuzzleradioratrealityrejectionremakesresearchrestaurantsafetysailingseasonsseatingshoppingsky citysleepsoft toysstadiumtaupotelecomtelevisiontogstrampingvideowarwarbirds over wanakawaterfallwaterfrontwebsitewinewinterworkzion wildlife gardensThe title of this blog is an obvious reference to my favourite author, Jane Austen. My other great inspiration is Ella Fitzgerald. I intend this site to be general musings about things which interest me, and hopefully you as well.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)Blogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-2015063058073597103Thu, 15 Mar 2007 22:35:00 +00002007-03-16T11:39:19.874+13:00blogYes I admit, I haven't updated this website for some time. And I seem to have lost motivation for doing so, so I thought I would officially announced my intention to take a break from updating it, perhaps permanently. I hope you will still enjoy my previous posts from the past two years.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2007/03/yes-i-admit-i-havent-updated-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-5500456259320413688Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:55:00 +00002008-12-10T00:05:08.816+13:00holidayskiingWe are off to Sun Peaks in BC, Canada. Our longest trip (2 weeks) since we got married 3 years ago. I am excited beyond expression.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2007/01/10-days-to-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-8513117370092480846Fri, 19 Jan 2007 01:52:00 +00002007-01-22T11:34:43.999+13:00animalscool linkspenguinstrivia This adventurous little chap is now in safety. And here's another one!http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2007/01/thought-id-stay-on-penguin-theme.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-8538472722231034150Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:00:00 +00002007-01-18T10:43:04.393+13:00adaptationscool linkscrosswordfilmjane austenmoviespuzzlequizNew crossword here.Article about the new Persuasion here.A new novella series as a sequel to Northanger Abbey.Help decide the promotional poster for 'Becoming Jane'.And a quiz to round things off.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2007/01/new-crossword-austen-adaptations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-6366141235271495883Mon, 15 Jan 2007 03:30:00 +00002007-01-15T16:31:23.776+13:00cool linksjane austenwritingThis is a lovely story.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2007/01/austen-esque-author-finds-her-mr-darcy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-3127157585164201636Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:12:00 +00002006-12-28T13:14:08.228+13:00cool linksMy Peculiar Aristocratic Title is:Countess-Palatine Charlotte the Contrite of Wallop upon Deane Get your Peculiar Aristocratic Title http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/12/what-would-your-aristocratic-title-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-5046787830374069592Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:07:00 +00002006-12-27T11:10:39.491+13:00animalscool linkspenguinstriviaHere's a nice article about these lovable creatures - beginning with none other than Pingu, of course.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/12/penguins-in-popular-culture.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-4922589421455627615Thu, 21 Dec 2006 23:47:00 +00002006-12-22T12:50:03.108+13:00christmasholidayweatherTruth is stranger than fiction - it's a white Christmas downunder!http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/12/merry-christmas-everyone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-5916221240464479691Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:15:00 +00002006-12-21T15:28:19.881+13:00animalsfurOh dear. The moment someone gets a whiff you like wearing fur, you are immediately everyone's worst enemy.Now, I hear the reason the PETA people are adverse to this fashion trend is because the animals are killed in a rather unsavoury manner in order to obtain their hides. I object to animals being mistreated. I love animals, as you may be able to tell from this blog. As a kiwi though, I find it http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/12/fur.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-2740136932568831625Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:17:00 +00002006-12-21T10:20:30.562+13:00humourwritinghttp://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/12/tee-hee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-8458363024805895356Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:58:00 +00002006-12-20T14:50:28.375+13:00christmasholidaymusicpresentsproductreviewSo we had some FlyBuys expiring next year, and decided to cash in our rather pathetic total. It came down to only two choices - some plastic utensils or a penguin shower radio. Hubby picked up the radio last week.This little chap is quite something. His goggles are the on/off switch, his flipper control the AM/FM and tuning, and his foot is the volume. He sits on our shower wall and belts out ourhttp://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/12/last-minute-gift-idea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-2824146526803292355Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:51:00 +00002006-12-20T10:53:18.673+13:00weatherEl Nino makes its presence felt again.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/12/summer-ha.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-8163670192019873950Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:28:00 +00002006-12-18T13:29:34.156+13:00cool linksjane austen"Daily wit and inspiration from Austen, compiled by Lori Smith, author of A Walk with Jane."http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/12/jane-austen-quotes-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-4924312264569497619Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:08:00 +00002006-12-15T10:51:04.238+13:00andrew daviesclassic literaturecolin firthfilmjane austenliteraturemoviesquizreadingRead this interesting article with Andrew Davies, care of Jane Austen's Regency World magazine.Plus, a quiz about JA parties.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/12/jane-austen-for-21st-century.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-6679861587688381154Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:38:00 +00002008-12-10T00:05:09.118+13:00bookschristmaspresentsreadingClick here. I love the t-shirts.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/12/fabs-pressies-for-book-lovers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-116543550824141107Wed, 06 Dec 2006 20:00:00 +00002006-12-15T11:05:55.399+13:00animalscatscool linksStuff like this helps me feed my cat addiction, while I'm not allowed to have one...http://www.stuffonmycat.com/Do any cat-loving readers have favourite sites?http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/12/cute-cat-link.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-116520046772854118Mon, 04 Dec 2006 02:43:00 +00002006-12-18T11:38:48.617+13:00accommodationholidaylaketaupoCherry Tree Cottage is a charming escape, just a minute's walk from the lake.(I don't normally promote stuff like this, but I know the owners and can recommend the accommodation from personal experience)http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/12/looking-for-somewhere-to-stay-in-taupo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-116415522176686601Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:25:00 +00002006-12-15T09:26:47.410+13:00cool linksThis is cool. Type some stuff, press the button, then... magic.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/11/typography-generator.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-116339445080801680Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:05:00 +00002006-12-15T09:33:58.128+13:00royalsThis hilarious observation comes from the Herald.***Did Prince Charles fall asleep during Prime Minister Helen Clark's speech at the dedication of the New Zealand memorial in London at the weekend? The Queen appeared to suspect her eldest son had nodded off and gave him a stern stare during the Armistice Day ceremony in Hyde Park, the News of the World newspaper reported yesterday. Seconds later http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/11/quiet-moment-of-contemplation-yeah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-116302594326536655Wed, 08 Nov 2006 22:45:00 +00002006-12-15T09:39:04.987+13:00cool linksjane austenThis is quite entertaining.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/11/star-trek-meets-jane-austen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-116302497870251287Wed, 08 Nov 2006 22:28:00 +00002006-12-15T10:52:51.088+13:00classic literaturecool linksliteratureTake advantage of this service, whereby you can have your favourite novels drip-fed to you by email.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/11/classics-straight-to-your-inbox.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-116302473388775278Wed, 08 Nov 2006 22:24:00 +00002006-12-15T09:56:57.318+13:00cool linkscrosswordjane austenquizA few of these are quite challenging!http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/11/jane-austen-crossword.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-116301974875841966Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:00:00 +00002006-12-15T10:53:10.469+13:00languagerantwritingWhat is NZQA thinking?http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/11/this-is-sad-day-for-english-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-116285033848326306Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:55:00 +00002006-12-15T10:06:15.838+13:00governmentstadiumwaterfrontPorts of Auckland say that the proposed waterfront stadium could not be finished in time for the World Cup in 2011. Thank goodness - there's no way they can justify raising travel taxes to pay for something which will only last a few weeks, but will be a liability for years. Have they learnt nothing from the indoor stadium across the road? Coldplay were supposed to be there in July, but it is http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/11/finally-some-good-sense.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758447.post-116250363989981537Thu, 02 Nov 2006 21:39:00 +00002006-12-15T10:38:51.260+13:00milestonewebsiteMy little site has now had over 10,000 visitors, which is a nice wee milestone. A lot of that is thanks to BE, but it feels nice all the same. Thanks to everyone who has visited, and many thanks to those who have stayed and read for a while.http://truthuniversal.blogspot.com/2006/11/10000-and-counting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carlotta)0