Historically, this time of year commonly involves a period of fasting. I'm assuming it's because February often falls within the religious period of Lent...either that or everyone's collectively freaking out over the fact that those extra Christmas kilos are still there, even after we bought that gym membership and that new pair of lycra pants and have spent 31 days willing the kilos away. ... Read the Post...
leader on a leash
The daily obligations of walking a headstrong spaniel gets me out and about to some tucked away places that I probably wouldn't otherwise visit. My latest discovery was a rather lovely nature walk, tucked in behind the beach and running through pockets of very lush coastal vine habitat and mangrove thickets... ... Read the Post...
paved paradise
I'm probably what you'd describe as a lukewarm activist. Never one for crowds, slogans and rallies, I prefer to let my consumer persona do the talking. I have steadily imposed a personal boycott on so many unethical and/or environmentally damaging brands over the last 20 years that there are some supermarket aisles I no longer even bother with. Then there's my attempts to live life 'plastic lite'. Not owning many gadgets. Trying to support small ... Read the Post...
park life
Snapshots from the Jingili Water Gardens, a meandering and semi landscaped park space that runs alongside Rapid Creek between the suburbs of Jingili and Millner. It's a grass, tree and freshwater alternative to the sun, sea and sand of my habitual beach walks. ... Read the Post...
