February 4, 2024
slow sundays – nothing to report
Sundays are a sacred time in my house, but never holy. Spending time with my parents, visiting my grandparents, taking … Read More “slow sundays – nothing to report”
Tag: personal writing
January 21, 2024
reading for pleasure – the joy of taking it slow
I’ve heard many people talking about the deep joy they felt when reading as children. Slow summer afternoons stretching into … Read More “reading for pleasure – the joy of taking it slow”
January 19, 2024
aesthetics – capitalism’s answer to subculture
Over last summer, with plenty free time on my hands due to ill health and very little money to spare, … Read More “aesthetics – capitalism’s answer to subculture”
December 6, 2023
weekly newsletter – thoughts from a world on the brink
I’ve missed posting the past few weeks’ worth of newsletters. In the time since I last updated the blog, my … Read More “weekly newsletter – thoughts from a world on the brink”
November 21, 2023
weekly newsletter – what to expect when your best friend is expecting
My best friend of almost a decade is expecting her first baby in the spring. Beyond the buzz of excitement … Read More “weekly newsletter – what to expect when your best friend is expecting”
November 14, 2023
weekly newsletter – change, small town guilt, and moving on
I think it’s normal to feel as though you’re outgrowing your space in your mid-twenties. It’s a time-honoured tradition of … Read More “weekly newsletter – change, small town guilt, and moving on”
September 26, 2023
one year on – reflecting on a failed business
It’s no secret that times are tough on small businesses in Scotland. The cost of living crisis, a society learning … Read More “one year on – reflecting on a failed business”
banana bread – reclaiming my self-worth
In late spring of this year, I was diagnosed with myositis – a rare muscle and connective tissue disorder which … Read More “banana bread – reclaiming my self-worth”
self-motivation…?
Motivating myself is starting to feel like a sales job. Everything feels contrived and each morning is a struggle to … Read More “self-motivation…?”