You know those mornings when you get your first real impression that the season has turned? Like all good hipsters, my favourite has always been autumn, with its first hint of crispness and the fragrance of woodsmoke in the morning air, the first browning of a leaf and blush of purple in the blackberry bushes. ... Read the Post...
growing spaces
Why is it that as soon as you hit October, the rest of the year comes rushing at you like a train full of hard slogging optimists grasping for rays of light? ... Read the Post...
sticky moments
Right now in the Top End we're full swing into the build-up. Also known as troppo season as the eternal sticky, muggy and downright oppressive conditions, mixed with the generally high levels of alcohol consumption in these parts has a tendency to send people a little off the rails. ... Read the Post...
waste not
The first question people generally ask about Buy Nothing New Month (which is this month, in case you're asking) is 'does this include food?' Well, no it doesn't (unless you're vibing the freegan life) but it doesn't hide the fact that food waste is a huge problem in our convenience society (think about it, if we eliminated all waste and ate less meat then we could easily feed, house and clothe 9 billion+ people). ... Read the Post...
