The mid-July rain is torrential now, drumming a relentless rhythm on the roof. Just a couple of hours ago, though, there was a brief reprieve, a window of calm that allowed me to step out into the garden. I spent that time deadheading, a quiet, repetitive task that brings a small sense of order, andContinue reading “The Quiet Resilience of a Summer Garden”
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Redefining Value in a Work-Driven Society
We possess the collective capacity to foster a society where everyone is genuinely cared for. We could ensure a decent standard of living, robust safety nets, truly flexible working arrangements, inclusive environments, and a far more adaptable and engaging approach to the entire world of work.
The Fabric of Decency: Why Care Matters
How have we ended up in a situation where a lack of care, a lack of basic human decency, has become normalised?
Running Free at Sunset
We should never underestimate the profound love that dogs bring into our world, and we should always treat them with the respect they deserve, not as mere anthropomorphised ‘fur babies’ but as creatures of nature, with their own inherent ‘wolfishness’, their own distinct selves.
Beltane and the Barometer of Discontent
The quiet work in gardens and local initiatives may seem small in the face of these larger political currents, but it is in these spaces that the seeds of a more hopeful future are quietly being sown.
Reflections on Blondie and Clem Burke
Clem Burke’s passing has brought back a rush of memories, a reminder of a time when music felt like it could genuinely change the world. And in a way, it did.
Creating Your Personal Sanctuary
In difficult times, we all need a refuge, whether physical or mental.
Garden Reboot: Stone Frogs and the Art of Letting Go
The old sheds were beyond saving, and if I’m honest, I’d been putting off the inevitable for far too long.
Dreaming and Greening
This week, my focus has been on the burgeoning life in my garden and the subtle greening happening in my community. It’s a community that faces a stark reality: a mere 3% canopy cover. This leaves our terraced streets vulnerable to sweltering heat in the summer, the concrete and lack of shade creating a desert-likeContinue reading “Dreaming and Greening”
Soul Cooking
A strange craving for vegan sausage casserole last week revealed a culinary oversight: I haven’t owned a proper casserole dish in years. A perfectly acceptable hob-top version fuelled my desire for the real thing – a heavy, dependable cast iron casserole, a cauldron for slow-cooked dishes, infused with love and intention. Yesterday, I found itContinue reading “Soul Cooking”
Josie Moon 