• The Few who Possess the Means of Livelihood

    “The few own the many because they possess the means of livelihood of all … The country is governed for the richest, for the corporations, the bankers, the land speculators, and for the exploiters of labor. The majority of mankind are working people. So long as their fair demands – the ownership and control of…

  • To go the Whole Hog or Not: My Vegan Week

    This article was first published on Oxfam’s 3things website on 30 May 2013. It was written for Oxfam’s GROW campaign, which creates awareness of the changes needed to fix the broken food system. Eating less meat and dairy is the third of six steps to a better food system. This article is Australian-centric but it translates to our international food…

  • Photography: Army of Blue Crabs

    On the way home from our hike to Taffy’s Rock last week (see the post), we stopped at a bay to play around with an army of crabs. When we walked towards them, they scuttled and fell over each other to get away from us (The Giants with Boots), until we stood rock still and they…

  • Photography: Landscapes at Taffy’s Rock

    “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature.” Rachel Carson, Silent Spring

  • Photography: Fagan Park, Galston NSW

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