I’m currently reading Russell Brand’s Recovery: Freedom from our Addictions. An incredibly insightful book which follows Russell’s quirky interpretation of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Step Programme. As a multi faithed nation, he is quick to dampen down the references to God, mostly replacing them with his favoured four-letter profanity. He approaches all the 12 steps … Continue reading MY YEAR OF THRIFT – WEEK 3
I’m still in the “oh, isn’t this fun” stage of thrifting at the moment. The reality of a year without adding cheeky little purchases to my already well stocked wardrobe(s) hasn’t quite hit yet. And really, what is there to stress about right now? We’re in the throes of another lockdown, so most of us … Continue reading A YEAR OF THRIFT – WEEK 2
“Thrift - the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully”. Thrift. How can one syllable carry so much meaning? So much, well, opportunity. It has been said that committing to a year of thrift in our current almost locked down existence is “easy”. I spent a long time pondering that idea … Continue reading A YEAR OF THRIFT – WEEK 1
Inspired by the lovely Ali Bailey’s regular Instagram updates on her sourdough starter and subsequent loaves, I decided to have another go at making one of my own. A previous attempt, a few years back, had been pretty hopeless. I’d followed a gluten free recipe which used organic grapes for the yeast cultures and well, … Continue reading A SIMPLE SOURDOUGH STARTER
As a child I always saw New Year’s Resolutions as a bit of a giggle. Some minor goal you’d set yourself in the expectation that a few weeks down the line (realistically two, at a push), you’d abandon said goal and get back on with living. Typical of most of us, I picked up some … Continue reading 2021 – MY YEAR OF THRIFT
