Monthly Archives: October 2023

Bird watching

Small nature update this week. I had a close encounter with a magpie at the community garden’s fig tree. I got a couple of photos, but didn’t video, so missed it singing – gorgeous. I have put a link to … Continue reading

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The said and unsaid, seen and unseen

I have been thinking a lot about honesty and the truth, remembering and forgetting; silence too, saying nothing. This is partly in the wake of the referendum, where the ‘no’ decision has left us with a Constitution that still makes … Continue reading

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No

I’ve been pondering all day what to write here. I am gutted about the referendum result – that has dominated my week, and certainly the weekend. It’s hard not to just rant about the shittiness of it all, the pathetic-ness … Continue reading

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Pulling a swiftie – and some spring updates

It’s been weird spring weather this week – hot one minute, cold the next. But the gardens are loving it. I have been to the botanic gardens and to my friend Kaye’s community garden this week, and both are buzzing. … Continue reading

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Banners

It’s nearly time to vote in the referendum. I’ve been doing some work for the ‘Yes’ campaign, and have been fascinated by the challenges and polarisation that have been featuring around the traps, in conversations, advertising, and publicity. It is … Continue reading

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