Farmer Wants A Life

“The greatest change we need to make is from consumption to production, even if on a small scale, in our own gardens. If only 10% of us do this, there is enough for everyone. Hence the futility of revolutionaries who have no gardens, who depend on the very system they attack, and who produce words … Continue reading Farmer Wants A Life →

The Salvation of Less

In life there are objects. And there is space. I am currently rediscovering a fascination and attraction to the space between objects. Periodically, as time permits, we return to a space of creating space. The selling continues as we reduce the items surrounding us. Gradually we whittle down the list of possessions and still there … Continue reading The Salvation of Less →

Letting Go

I realize there’s something incredibly honest about trees in winter, how they’re experts at letting things go. — Jeffrey McDaniel I found it quite liberating traveling around the world with just a back pack. But there were many times when even that was pushed to the limit and my pack was heavy enough to become a … Continue reading Letting Go →

Generational Misconduct

Gran opened the fridge door, took a hearty dollop of chilled, gelatinised bone broth from the container and dumped it on her morning porridge. "I thought it was stewed fruit." she said. "No, it wasn't. It was bone broth." said Mrs PP. "It didn't taste very nice." "No." None of us could dispute that. It … Continue reading Generational Misconduct →

Sweet Little Creature

Something was not right with our eldest child this morning. He was impish and naughty and totally off his trolley. Just not right. Out of sorts. Out of control. It was about an hour before school and I had just decided to tidy up the pantry in an effort to plan for future meals when … Continue reading Sweet Little Creature →