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Field Guide to Cloud Gazing
The Secret Life of Clouds According to absolutely no science at all. I trained in Africa many years ago and was taught that clouds could tell you almost everything you

A Cherry Surprise in Donegal
An overlooked tree in a Donegal garden surprises with an abundant summer gift Earlier this month, while staying with my sister and brother-in-law in Donegal, we had an unexpected treat.

What does holistic mean? overused word?
What Does “Holistic” Even Mean Anymore? It’s one of those words that started off with weight and meaning, but now turns up everywhere. Holistic skincare. Holistic business strategy. Holistic shampoo.

Canalside Sensory Summer Stroll
Helping a friend paint her narrow boat recently, and between coats, we decided to take time out to stroll along the towpath in the sunshine. Watching the dragonflies and butterflies

Eco-Conscious Forest Bathing
More than Just “Leave No Trace” Spending time in the forest comes with a quiet responsibility. If we want to take the calm, the health benefits, the beauty, we must

The Sky at Night – Milky Way
Photographing the Milky Way in Zambia This photograph popped up on my Facebook feed recently as a memory from a good few years ago and I’m so glad it did.