Secrets
This is where I talk about more personal “stuff” – because we are all so much more than the work that we do from 9 to 5…
On a personal note
I am an avid reader, fish-hugger (compare with “tree-hugger”), scuba diver, sailor, star gazer, storyteller, long-distance walker, puppeteer, ukulele player, writer, classicist, multiplier, starter, and morning person working on being “vegan-ish”.
I love walking barefoot, jumping in puddles, losing myself in a good book, bringing people together, throwing parties, cycling around town in a sundress and a big hat, drinking wine, history, vivid colours, cooking up a storm, the ocean, birdsong, basil, writing, illustrating, walking (not hiking), people-watching, tea, playing with words, paying it forward, growing chillies, making perfume, telling stories and finding sustainable ways to travel the world.
Personal projects currently include:
oral storyteller
Telling wise, witty and wonderful tales to (mostly) adult audiences.
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7 is the Magic Number
A weekly roundup of 7 (+-2) articles that have discovered in my quest to get out of my “bubble” and read more widely.
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notes
A notes to self blog that might be useful to others.
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tiny mindful creator
Creating the space for tiny, mindful moments.
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artist
I love colour and the ocean, and I am currently working on a project that involves sea urchins.
Watch this space.
innsbruck reads
I run an open-access book club in Innsbruck.
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performance artist
Currently working on a new puppet show featuring Taryn and Tarquin.
Watch this space.
podcaster
I sporadically record podcasts.
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writer
When I have time, I write researched pieces on places and subjects that interest me. The one of which I am most proud is about Ponte in Johannesburg →
Notes
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The contribution of “childless cat ladies” to society
The BBC's post about Usha Vance defending her husband's "childless cat ladies" remark has prompted me to put a few words to paper. In my world, today's wicked problems are bearing down on us. The SDGs are brilliant goals, but we've not achieved them. Climate change is...
Protect children from Little Red Riding Hood. Guns are fine, though.
Guns or Little Red Riding Hood. Which of the two should be banned in schools?
Don’t be a dick.
Every wondered about the origin story of this meme?
001: ASK / What I’ve learned about being a freelancer
The start of a new series on what I’ve learned in nearly 20 years of being self-employed. Today: It never hurts to ask.
The legacy of the A23a iceberg
When icebergs fragment, they seed by dropping entrained mineral nutrients. Incredible!
To comma or not to comma, that is the question
I love a good comma. A quick check to make sure that I am using it correctly in a new project.
AI is not the puppet master
AI doesn’t change the world on its own. People who use AI change the world. Tools vs people.
What colour is the most common in flowers?
My guess was wrong. And the answer to the question is blindingly obvious!
Stories and their ability to transport
Becoming involved in a narrative world can have measurable consequences.
Podcasts
