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Well, there’s a thing. In our normally hectic routines where life appears frenzied, but predictable, suddenly something quite surprising has happened. Yesterday, citizens of one of the world’s larger and most mature democracies voted in a way we never really thought they would. Britain has chosen Brexit. But I’m wondering if there is a wider… Continue reading Brexit – what on earth happened?!

When Mr Badger creeps out of his hole this Sunday he will be looking for his usual grubs and worms to feed on. Not me though, its Easter weekend and I’ll be looking to snuffle up some chocolate eggs. At least that’s what I was planning until my son helped me catch a glimpse of… Continue reading The Easter eggs tradition – time to turn over a new leaf.

Yes, it has been a while since my last blog, but I’ve been busy. I’m sure you’re busy too. We seem to spend our time filling up life with all manner of activity. Whether it’s going out to work, spending money or just writing a blog. It gives us a sense of purpose, a reason… Continue reading Are you waging war against the wild within you?

Hi everyone, is it hot where you are? It’s pretty hot here today. The sun painted dawn in glowing pastels but then turned fierce, a burning ball of relentless yellow. Now the mercury is over 40°C and not expected to drop much below 30°C overnight. Inside our wood cabin, I can only gaze out listlessly… Continue reading A Christmas wish for the still life

It’s been awhile since my last blog. I’ve been out in the countryside, Mr Badger’s domain and found myself distracted by a duck. In fact, there are two of them. While observing them I realised something about our wonderful human ingenuity. The ducks have given me a lesson. Last week I read with fascination about… Continue reading Why we are drawn to doing the wrong things right