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August 10, 2016

The Endorphin Experiment (Week 6)

Two weeks ago we hiked through a pine forest and burst out at this long, empty beach. The sun was…


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Published on August 10, 2016 23:09

August 4, 2016

6 Weird and Wonderful Breastfeeding Facts

Happy World Breastfeeding Week!! (Does anybody else get a little image in their head of the globe latching on? Who…


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Published on August 04, 2016 00:11

July 31, 2016

Attachment parenting is the antidote to societal sadism

By Jove attachment parents get a hard rap don’t they? Between the “you only breastfeed for your own pleasure”…


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Published on July 31, 2016 11:32

July 27, 2016

In a sexist world, commenting on gender differences you notice is NOT HELPING

There’s something strange in the neighbourhood. It’s a resurgence in the belief that boys and girls are innately different.…


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Published on July 27, 2016 23:34

July 20, 2016

Yurt Homes – five reasons to live in one

A yurt? Who lives in a YURT?! I remember the moment it transpired that we were going to live in…


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Published on July 20, 2016 22:55

July 13, 2016

The Weaning of a Breastfeeding Devotee

Last night I had a dream that my friend showed me her post breastfeeding boobs. She flipped one out…


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Published on July 13, 2016 23:00

July 6, 2016

Living in a Yurt – in the winter

We have had freezing temperatures in our valley over the last week and we have been asked every day…


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Published on July 06, 2016 23:36

June 29, 2016

The Endorphin Experiment (Week 2) – My Body is A Wonderland

Harrhahahaha. John Mayer, aye? I’m pretty sure he wasn’t singing that song to someone in order to celebrate their…


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Published on June 29, 2016 23:40

June 26, 2016

A mindful post-Brexit strategy

What a few days. I have often felt tearful after an election. I feel like I am always backing…


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Published on June 26, 2016 23:00

June 22, 2016

The Endorphin Experiment (Week 1)

Yesterday morning after a night of insomnia, Ramona woke me up by stroking her finger from my forehead to…


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Published on June 22, 2016 22:51