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
Full-length versions of Euripides’ & Seneca’s Trojan Women
A collection of full-length free video recordings of theatre performances of Trojan Women, most based on Euripides’ text, and two based on Seneca’s. Handy for classics scholars.
A beautiful watch
Whilst everyone is diving into the world of smart watches, I’m opting for a dumb watch that does two things: it tells the time and looks gorgeous. And that’s good enough for me!
Rudyard Kipling’s “If”
As we Walk the Tortoise today, let’s enjoy the stoic words of Rudyard Kipling.
O Henry’s “A Strange Story”
As we Walk the Tortoise today, let’s ponder O. Henry’s “A Strange Story”. Short, strange, and perfect for a quick pause!
Being a company owner in the UK: the end of the affair
Who would have thought that so much history, identity, and emotion would be tied into the simple task of filling in a short form on the Companies House website?
Hokusai says… Don’t be afraid (with thanks to Roger Keyes)
Roger Keyes kindly gave me permission to record and share he wonderful poem, “Hokusai Says”, and I am grateful. It’s a great fit for the Walk the Tortoise podcast!
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#divitips Side-by-side buttons in Divi
How to use a HTML and CSS tweaks to add two or three or more buttons to a module in Divi, side-by-side. #divitips
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.
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?
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