Notebook
This is a lightly curated space where I gather reflections, articles, event reports, and fragments from across my work — futures, storytelling, sustainability, and beyond. It’s not a traditional blog – more of a sketchbook of ideas.
Making presentations “sticky” with stories
I love this story: Christopher Wren was a famous English architect and builder who lived from 1632-1723. Legend has it that he was walking past three stone cutters working on the rebuilding of St. Paul’s cathedral. He asked them each what they were doing. The first...
Ponte: Tower of Dreams
Johannesburg’s Ponte City was built in 1975 to be the tallest residential building in Africa, with 55 floors of living space and a cylindrical form that still dominates the skyline. It fascinated me as a child and fascinates me still.
EmailOnDeck: The best way to sign up for stuff without your real email address
My preferred disposable email address provider. Simple, free and it just works.
In Defence of Open-Mindedness
A few thoughts on the closed minds of some people in rural, mostly white, mostly Catholic and mostly relatively well-off in a beautiful part of Austria.
Literacy first, please
Technology is changing and evolving in leaps and bounds. Tech literacy is touted as essential. But what about being able to read?
Is Zero Waste Living Really Zero Waste?
A quick post to lay out the definition of what “zero waste living” means, and a couple of questions about the “out of sight, out of mind” issue.
Can I offer you some plastic with your tea?
I love a good cup of tea and have been a devotee of Tetley teabags for the longest time. Until I discovered that I get a bit of plastic with every cuppa I consume…
Flora and the Flamingo
Beautiful illustrations in this fun, joyful children’s book.
How to host a clothing swap party
A couple of months after moving back to Innsbruck, I decided to organise a clothing swap party. I was a bit nervous because I didn’t know many people and wasn’t sure if someone would show up. However, it turned out great! So many people came, and it was super fun,...