There is a recurring feeling that many people have expressed recently of being tired and worn out. The heavy weight of the pandemic, its restrictions, our separation from our communities and often-times our immediate families have taken their toll. I very much feel the same way, even though I have not had the same demands … Continue reading Finding solace in the minutiae of life
Category: Journal
One fine spring day
Firstly, many apologies for being so long away. Keeping the house of cards from crumbling while all the kids and hubby were learning and working from home took a lot of attention, organisation and routine. I also had no private space for my pursuits. I have always sought privacy and quiet to think and certainly … Continue reading One fine spring day
An August update
The past month has flown by in a flurry of activity which came to a screeching halt 2 weeks ago as we entered lockdown. With four school-aged children 'learning from home' and me adding 'teacher' to my list of responsibilities, time and energy have been scarce. But it has not been without its joys. The … Continue reading An August update
Eating well, while saving money and the planet
My claim is ambitious, and I will agree it does not come anywhere close to encompassing all of the factors determining the health of our planet. But it is better to do something than nothing at all and, considering food is one of life's top 3 essentials, we have immense potential to create significant and … Continue reading Eating well, while saving money and the planet
Connecting to nature and a slower pace
Last week, we escaped to the Pines Cottage up in the high plains area of remote Kosciuszko National Park. We were untapped, out in nature and removed from the conveniences of modern life. It was soul nourishing and answered a long-uttered call for slowing down. The Pines Cottage was a former stockmen's quarters at the … Continue reading Connecting to nature and a slower pace
