April has been a beguiling mix of warm, clear (and frustratingly rain-free) days with the occasional sudden dip in temperatures to remind us that winter is just around the corner, and the occasional spike to remind us that summer still wants to play. ... Read the Post...
working less for the planet
Something I've been wanting to try out for a while is cutting back on my work hours to investigate that mythical beast called a work-life balance. As luck would have it, my new job is only 4 days a week. I imagined the eternal 3-day weekend giving me more time to relax, read, garden, get to the end of my to-do list (who am I kidding? It's huge) and go camping and exploring more often. But as it turns out, there's been more to it... ... Read the Post...
march highlights
Time to get back on track with the earth-loving, slow living posts. It feels like I've been talking about nothing but travel and vague plans to move on for months. The autumn equinox has passed and as the days get shorter, it's time to start thinking about what crops I can sneak in before winter arrives. ... Read the Post...
the roar of the 40s
See? I told you he was fine. Moving to the latitude known as the 'Roaring 40's', after turning 40, seemed like a satisfyingly poetic thing to do, and god knows these are the kinds of nonsensical whims that dictate my life choices. ... Read the Post...
