Sunday Musings

How do you want to retire? Quickly. And early. I believe the age of retirement for my age is 65, but I am also aware that this number grows each year, and with 65 being about 35 years away at this point, I am also aware that the laws and rules around retirement may change … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Floof friday

I took a day trip to one of the cities close to me which has a lovely park and lake that is home to some truly beautiful waterfowl. Such as this beautiful family of Egyptian Geese. Mum and Dad were stood by watching very closely as their incredible cute and very fluffy goslings had a … Continue reading Floof friday

How to keep pets cool in hot weather

Summer has now arrived in the UK and it is always a struggle. I won't repeat the usual stories you hear about the UK heat, but in summary is it humid, heavy and airless. And I am not even covered in fur to make it so much hotter! Over the years, I have worked out … Continue reading How to keep pets cool in hot weather

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhat countries do you want to visit?View all responses There are so many places I would love to visit, but I have to admit that being vegan does add an extra layer to holiday planning that I hadn't anticipated. For example one of the places I have wanted to visit for years now … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhat’s the one luxury you can’t live without?View all responses My phone. I honestly don't think I could actively function in modern society without my phone on me. I guess on the other hand though it could be debated whether a phone even still counts as a 'luxury' in this day and age, … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Floof friday

There are quite a few empty fields in my area, and during one of my walks through them, I found cows! I think part of the field backs onto a nearby farm so the cows seem to have free reign of the whole place. Whilst it is nice to see cows out and about - … Continue reading Floof friday

Movie Review: Ocean by David Attenborough

Movie synopsis from the official website: OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences … Continue reading Movie Review: Ocean by David Attenborough

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptList three books that have had an impact on you. Why?View all responses I feel I have answered this question so many times, and it is getting a little repetitive. Do you guys have any recommendations? I am working through my to be read list quicker than I had expected and am always … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Floof Friday

The ducklings are up and about! Their little fluffy butts are just too damn cute, and they're all quite noisy. I think the local river has very much been claimed by these little sweeties. T xx

Is it ethical to have pets?

A professor at London School Economics (LSE) has recently written an article about the ethical implications of people having pets. Richard Healey is a moral, political, and legal philosopher, and his latest article argues that we have a strong moral reason to abolish the institution of pet keeping. His article is interesting, as it approaches … Continue reading Is it ethical to have pets?