A Winter Solstice Feast & Ritual

A Winter Solstice Feast & Ritual

We just celebrated the winter solstice here in Australia, and as I’ve been thinking a lot about how to create my own secular celebrations to mark the passing of time, I decided to craft my own solstice ritual this year. There were a number of elements I wanted...
Afghani National Dish – Kabuli Palau – #cooking193

Afghani National Dish – Kabuli Palau – #cooking193

Today I’ve started a personal project I’ve been thinking about for a while. I’m going to cook the national dish (or as close to it) from every country in the world! I’m #cooking193 🤓 Those who know me know I am NOT a cook or chef. My...
On Consciously Trying to Trim the Fat

On Consciously Trying to Trim the Fat

I will never be – and have never desired to be – petite or skinny. I like having curves, I like being tall and strong. I like being able to see over the heads of a majority of the female population, and not feeling dwarfed by guys. I have a typically...
On the Concept of a ‘Real Ideal Day’

On the Concept of a ‘Real Ideal Day’

“How we spend our days is how we spend our lives” ~ Annie Dillard How often do you contemplate the day as a whole entity? We often think about the ‘work day’ or the morning or the evening – compartmentalising and planning activities that...