No Mow May is a conservation campaign urging people to leave the lawnmower in the shed for the month of May. It is an annual campaign organised by Plantlife which urges everyone to pack away the lawnmower, let wildflowers grow freely, and help nature from everyone's doorstep to thrive. Not mowing a garden allows wildflowers … Continue reading No Mow May
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Book Review: Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher
Blurb: The year is 1899 and Sonia Wilson is a scientific illustrator without work, prospects or hope. When the reclusive Dr. Halder offers her a position illustrating his vast collection of insects, Sonia jumps at the chance to move to his North Carolina manor house and put her talents to use. But soon enough she … Continue reading Book Review: Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat’s a simple pleasure in life that brings you joy?View all responses The different plants in my garden have been slowly growing over the spring months, and now a few of them are beginning to bloom! I never thought I would be this excited to see a flower but I am checking the … Continue reading Sunday Musings
200 instagram followers!
Social media will always be a bit of a mystery to me because what do you mean 200 people are following my new instagram page?! I have been posting on there a bit more regularly lately, as I do find it easier to keep up with than the blog itself, but it still baffles me … Continue reading 200 instagram followers!
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptDo you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?View all responses 'In a world where you can be anything, be kind' - My most guiding mantra. Even on very tough days at work, or just tough days existing in this world, I keep this quote in mind when … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Are animal yoga classes ethical?
I have recently gotten back into yoga. I used to be quite consistent with attending yoga classes, but now I only follow YouTube videos (mainly because there is no where local to me to actually attend a yoga class) and so I am very much an amateur. I can just about touch my toes, let … Continue reading Are animal yoga classes ethical?
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat topics do you like to discuss?View all responses I really enjoy deep dives, where people can get really deep into one topic to really analyse it in all it's different ways. I have a few ideas in mind, but are there any questions or topics you would like me to address on … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Floof friday
The bird song around me lately has become quite the opera! I have also moved office locations so am being introduced to even more new songs from birds that I have not encountered before. Like this eurasian jay...who spent most of the morning singing at the top of their lungs. It did help the morning … Continue reading Floof friday
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptHow do you unwind after a demanding day?View all responses I doomscroll. I know this is not the best thing to do, but I do find that a little 10 minute scroll online helps me disconnect my brain from my work thoughts. It's like a nice hard reset for my brain to go … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday musings
Daily writing promptWhat are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?View all responses In no particular order: A very hot cup of tea - Top tip: the bigger the mug, the bigger the happiness Sunshine - vitamin D is no joke and especially living in England, I feel like I am starved of sunshine for … Continue reading Sunday musings
Taylor Talks Vegan 