I know I promised philosophical insights and deep musings in this blog, but a man’s gotta eat. The amount he needs to eat goes up in direct proportion to the amount of work he’s doing – and I’m not just talking about physical work: even mental exertion burns a surprising amount of energy. Living the …
Month: May 2020
The agony and the ecstasy (bathroom edition)
Back to painting the bathroom today – when you’re spending most of your waking hours on one task, there’s not much scope for getting out and encountering exciting blog subjects, so those planned posts about composting, beekeeping and the bond between man and dog will have to wait a little longer. Instead of ranging far …
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The sizzle not the steak
We’re still chasing our tails to get the cottage in a liveable state. The veranda remains stacked with boxes, the garden is choked with weeds, and too many conversations start with “have you seen my . . .?” At these times, it’s important to drop everything and get out of the house to do something …
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