In 2020 I’m answering a list of 52 journal questions. Read about it here. Who would you invite to your imaginary dinner party?In 2016 Australian company, Masterfoods, asked this question in an advertising campaign. My answer, in this covid life when my extended family are all on the other side of closed borders, is the…
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Defying gravity
Nature can be incredible and the ibex definitely falls into that category. Like all mountain goats, I’ve always been amazed at how they manage to climb crazy rocky outcrops and cliffs. The nimble Ibex can jump the height of an adult male from standing. They also have split toes which helps them to climb mountainous…
Bulb update #2
I thought I’d update you on how my bulbs are going (you can read about my previous spring bulb posts here and here). I planted anemone and ranunculi in a garden bed that is north facing, so it’s had a lot of winter sun over the last couple of months. More than the other bulbs.…
Readers, a question…
Dear readers of my blog, I am in the process of setting up a monthly author newsletter. Now, I do realise I am not yet published, but I see this as getting ready for when I do (and also so I am in the habit of writing it). What I am wondering is what would…
The reality of the hare and tortoise
In last week’s journal question post (you can check it out here) blog read Liz A. commented on how slow and steady does get you there. I followed her advice and googled to see how true Aesop’s fable really is. Of course the country famous for wacky game shows has a hare and tortoise race.…