I am reading a book by John Perkins entitled The Economic Hitman and so recently I signed up to his newsletter. This is the most recent newsletter and I felt the urge to share it… Peace I’m in Istanbul, a city that has seen its share of war. Today Turkey is greatly impacted by the…
As I write I can hear rain drops pitter patter-ing on the roof light, it’s a lovely sound at night when you are warm and cozy and do not need to go outside. We did get some really nice weather week before last and made good use of it too! A couple of friends from…
I read the craziest thing today – in fact I am having difficulty believing it myself. What do you think of this? From Feb 2009 it will be illegal in America to sell hand-crafted toys or clothing for children. I have to read that sentence a few times and I am still having trouble with…
At last the rains have come… May the sun bring you new energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night, May the rain wash away your worries, May the breeze blow new strength into your being, May you walk gently through the world and know it’s beauty All the days of your…
I suscribe to the “small living journal” which is an American online magazine devoted to the idea of living in small economical spaces – the complete opposite of the Celtic Tiger sort of dwellings which have turned our Irish countryside into disturbia! I particularly liked this article on Guerrilla Housing. It appeals to my ideas…
What a beautiful find this morning in the woods…
