I don’t remember when exactly I became aware of it but I have a few memories where my physical safety was at risk because of it. When I am in distress I smile involuntarily. As a child I lived in a high stress environment, I was not able to defend…

Disclaimer: Not all my lunch breaks are productive, indeed most days I just take the time to take care of myself or walk outside instead! Amaranth An edible wed which grows at will on the land could by a good cash crop… “While amaranth leaves can be sautéed or cooked into…

As I travel from Southern Spain to Oxford in the UK for a permaculture festival I find myself stopping for a couple of days in Totnes. …

Some years ago I got a phone call from a friend on a summer evening, she wanted to come over and talk to me and wouldn’t tell me what the matter was. I was worried and agreed to meet her straight away. We stood outside the house because the conversation…

A white able-bodied European woman posts a picture of a large swimming pool in Mauritius, the sun is shining and the sky is blue and the woman is obviously posting high on the delusion that the universe has magically manifested this from her positive thoughts. …

It’s not great! —

At the end of 2021, Marianna died. As she was laid to rest, I walked around the almond grove far away across the Mediterranean, grieving…

As I sit here to write this article it is 14:00 on a Saturday, half the day is gone already and I have managed to accomplish all the basics to stay alive — mainly brunch, water and now ice-cream, I paid my house internet bill which I had been putting…

Trigger warning — this story includes a recollection of events including violence, sexual harassment and sexual assault — Dating adventures from a 30 something year old… Some years ago I was coming out of a long term relationship which lasted through most of my twenties and spanned across three countries. …

I have noticed a pattern recently with random people I know suggesting I should lie; mind you, nothing major. …