Jury Service
Jury service has been on my bucket list for a frustratingly long time. Younger friends summoned two or three times have declined, with perfectly legitimate reasons. I would gladly have … Continue reading
Quietly optimistic
Copper tape repels slugs and snails by giving them a small electric shock. Place it on the soil around tender young plants, or fix it along the rim of plant … Continue reading
The answer
We all need a good feed now and then. If the slugs in my back garden respect the clearly marked boundaries I’ll turn a blind eye to the occasional raid. … Continue reading
I’m not done yet
The hymn We Shall Overcome has been running through my head today, perhaps because I’ve been invited to speak at a church group tonight, but then again, there’s no denying … Continue reading
Sometimes you can’t eat kale either
Max Dupain must have photographed Sydney on a day like today. Even my studio is awash. There are benefits of course. The ground will drink in this soaking rain and when … Continue reading
You can’t eat coal
Attempts to grow food in thin raised beds at the back of our Sydney house often feel futile. With its small concrete patio overshadowed on all sides, our tiny plot … Continue reading
Strawberries in the Desert 
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