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Beyond the Notes | 07
In a throwaway society, where all too often, the many are sacrificed for the few, perhaps the scarecrow is the ultimate personification of the…
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Quarterly Review | Q3 2024
With five Sundays in September, here I reflect on my first six months on Substack, revisit some of my most popular posts, and share some news of…
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Reflections on Summer | 2024
My relationship with summer is complex. Memories of childhood evoke feelings of guilt, that somehow I should try harder. As summer passes, in looking…
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Inspirations & Connections | VI. Wild
When I look back at the places which have meant the most to me, the landscapes whose inspiration is etched on my memory, it’s the wild places; in the…
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Reflections on a Simple Past | 06
In our quest to capture and preserve the present moment, so that in the future, we can remember affectionally the past, do we miss out? Perhaps we need…
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August 2024

The Simple Joy of Making Jam
Jam-making is one of the high points of the summer season, and whilst I could just buy jars ready-made from the supermarket, as ever, nothing beats…
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Slow Spotlight: Kasannah Greely of Kindly Grown Designs
So many people have inspired me on my own journey towards living a slower, simpler and more seasonal life, and I’d love you to be inspired too.
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Slow & Simple Moments | 08.24
Amidst the busyness of late-summer, moments of rest and renewal seem even more important, as we seek solace in the world around us, craving a sense of…
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Beyond the Notes | 06
From the tiniest light, a feint glow on a far-off horizon, dawn brings a new day, with new hope, and new possibilities, the sun's rising, an…
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Inspirations & Connections | V. Interruptions
Interruptions come in many forms. Perhaps one of our greatest challenges is living a life which remains open, free, and spontaneous, one in which we can…
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Reflections on a Simple Past | 05
The last 15 years have brought a realisation that my relationship with the outdoors is essential. Nature both roots us and grounds us, at its heart, a…
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July 2024

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