I’m sitting in the room where I create. I fashion imaginary worlds here with my writing. Or I hand-stitch and knit, while allowing my mind to accept whatever floats through it. Occasionally, I will stop creating with my hands to write a note or two; ideas for further development or thoughts to follow up. I […]

Last week, I decided I couldn’t bear any more AI in my Internet browser. You’re not the only browser in the world, Chrome. I’m currently using Vivaldi, designed by an independent browser company based in Norway and Iceland where privacy rules are strong (yay, it’s not a USA mega-business). Every feature can be personalised and […]

We’ve seen this movie twice now. It’s a truly wondrous story of curiosity, reminding me that acts of compassion, trust and cooperation are not only possible but also essential. The universe is vast and beyond my comprehension. I cried at various stages and the final scene had me sobbing. Simply magical. It’s difficult to resist […]

Five years ago, I wrote this post about kindness. It had been a difficult year for many of us, as the spread of Covid caused fear and confusion, and there were many communities disrupted by illness, death and isolation. Although the impacts of the virus have lessened, our world is still full of fear and […]