Things to Distract You
Not all distraction is bad. It can be a way to reset, to let the subconscious tinker for a bit …
A Moment of Absence & the Naming of Dragons
A dog called Shorty, a trip to Fiji, an unexpected smoked fish and an expected loss, among other things. Also dragons.
How Do We Tackle 2022? Weirdly …
Well, that’s January done. We’ve edged our way into 2022, and it’s looking…
Masking, Not Masking, & Being Gentle
As some of you may know, I’m currently in New Zealand. Heading home used to be…
The Glorious Failures of Lockdown
Lockdown rolls on, as it does, and it occurred to me the other day that I had Plans…
A Little Self-Indulgence is Good for the Soul
I was planning not to write about stuff *waves vaguely.* But the truth is…
Creeping into 2021 – mind the pumpkins
I have never made it a secret that I’m not a fan of either New Year’s Eve…
On self-care that isn’t self-care & quitting running
At some point way back in the mists of time (so, probably around March)…
Small Things of Disproportionate Importance
I managed to get bread flour last week. And yeast. If you’re a reader of my newsletter…
A Cat’s Guide to Social Distancing
As the time under varying degrees of lockdown and self-isolation continues…