Who’s afraid of the Permacrisis? Part 2

One of the joys of living in an otherwise female household (2 ladies, a 9-year-old girl and 3 chickens, plus our daughter Helen who often visits) is the craft activities that abound. Helen has taught our young house guest Olena how to cross stitch. One day I came across a sad tapestry with untidy threadsContinue reading “Who’s afraid of the Permacrisis? Part 2”

Glad Tidings? A Pub Conversation

[The cover photo is actually from a holiday let advertisement in Pattaya, but is similar to the photo Dave showed me, taken from the window of his friend’s apartment] “He’s 58 years old,” explained Dave, “an’ he’s got it made! It’s costing him £200 a month for his apartment – they’re dirt cheap, y’know, inContinue reading “Glad Tidings? A Pub Conversation”