Living off grid, I am so much more aware of where my resources come from and the fragility of these life-supporting reserves. If I want to be warm I must gather and chop some wood and if I want water there needs to be sufficient water falling into the river nearby. Although here we have the pleasure of life without utility bills, it sometimes means putting in a bit more time to make things work. (more…)
The black arc of this land
Meets the light beam of the torch.
Four dark shadows stand
Watching the fifth move.
Own a bit of the proposed third runway
Yesterday as I was listening to the Today programme on Radio 4, and looking out at grey and rainy skies, I heard one snippet of news that brightened up my whole day. Greenpeace have bought a field in the area of Sipson, near Heathrow, within the boundaries of the proposed third runway. If the Government give the go ahead this week to the third runway proposal, BAA will want to compulsory purchase a lot of land in this area. This field will hopefully stop them in their tracks. (more…)
