Review: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams

Book Blurb:Looking at the headlines: the worsening climate crisis, loss of biodiversity, political upheaval. It can be hard to feel optimistic. And yet hope has never been more desperately needed.In this urgent book, Jane Goodall, the world's most famous living naturalist, and Douglas Abrams, the bestselling co-author of The Book of Joy, explore through intimate and … Continue reading Review: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams

Floof Friday

Seems this area of my local canal is the bird hang out spot... I believe we've got a heron, some Canadian geese, a magpie (?) and a couple ducks. This also doesn't show the swans and cygnets that I saw a little further along, nor the many different groups of ducks that I saw - … Continue reading Floof Friday

It’s pumpkin season!

I don't care that it's only September 2 (because I actually had this on 31 August) and so it is arguably too soon to be thinking about the autumn and Halloween....but not for me. I was made for autumnal covers, spooky vibes and oversized knitwear. And we all know that the seasons are dictated by … Continue reading It’s pumpkin season!

Floof Friday

The squirrels that live in the green space outside of my home are currently gorging themselves on the amount of food currently available. In winter, there are a few kind neighbours that appear to leave out extra food for the wildlife, but in summer people also begin to leave out more bird feeders and have … Continue reading Floof Friday

Whittards rocky road hot chocolate

Yes we are in the middle of a heat wave here in the UK, but I am a girl that likes to feel cosy and sometimes all I want in the evening to relax me before bed is a nice hot drink. On a trip to London (prior to the heatwave) my husband and I … Continue reading Whittards rocky road hot chocolate

Goal Planning tips

Daily writing promptHow do you plan your goals?View all responses This post is to share my current method of goal planning, yet it is also to hopefully gain some insight on how to better implement plans. I find that the planning aspect is fine - I know what I am working towards and what I … Continue reading Goal Planning tips

Why I write

What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? Following this prompt, I want to open up the discourse around veganism and the vegan movement. I feel there is so much information out there that not only is it overwhelming for those wishing to explore veganism, but it is … Continue reading Why I write

All the little things

List 30 things that make you happy. Things have felt a little rough lately. Work is manic, I'm trying to train for a marathon and so my body feels on the verge of injury all the time, trying to move house is stressful - honestly the list could go on and on and I am … Continue reading All the little things

Background noise suggestions

Daily writing promptWhat do you listen to while you work?View all responses I have mentioned before that I someone who works hybrid, where I work 2 days in an office and 3 days at home. Unfortunately, for three of my days during a work week I am sitting by myself all day, where either I … Continue reading Background noise suggestions

Floof Friday

I have been trying to get a picture of these guys for ages, but I only ever seem to see them when they are flying above me, or they spot me close by and immediately hide away. But on my long run the other day I was able to enjoy a very quiet run down … Continue reading Floof Friday