My partner has loved to grow things for longer than I have known him. When we first met, Peter had recently moved into the city from a small farm where he had raised livestock and grown food, with perhaps a Continue reading Ode to a garden — and its creator→

The other day, I decided that perhaps the only way I might be able to make myself retire would be if I got rid of some of my work paraphernalia. This coincides with my partner’s and my upcoming move, which Continue reading More lessons on retirement→

I spend more time than I like to admit daydreaming about winning a lottery. I’m picky – my fantasies are not about winning a house or a car or even $10 million. I’m interested in the very big pot of Continue reading Dispensing largesse→

I need a high level of order in my living environment. This is a challenge at the best of times, as even living with just one other person does not always allow me the control over my personal space that I Continue reading On the move, part three→