Welcome to Climate Courage – the actions we can all take, an introduction
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As I was wandering around Europe over the summer, I spent a lot of time thinking: how can I do a better job at communicating the urgency
How to get your family committed to reducing meat consumption
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I LOVE meat. Love it. Always have, always will. But the abundance of meat is one of the key challenges we must address
Don’t tell my boys they’ve lost weight, please
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As my boys are growing up – into men – one of the things that happens regularly is people saying: oh look, you’ve lost weight!
Our boys have grown up during COVID19, it’s been mind-blowing
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A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog – Kids don’t grow up fast, they grow up suddenly. Well the growing up bit has been off the charts during this pandemic. Total skyrocket growth and it’s been wonderful to witness it! I’m expecting to be shocked when I see their class mates, as I […]
Years ago, I made a wish for a dad for my future children, and it came true
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We’re celebrating Father’s Day today. It’s not Father’s Day for my dad, as he’s in Australia, and I’m not even sure if it’s Father’s Day here in Thailand! However, regardless, we have embraced it and today, I want to honour and say thank you to the father of our two beautiful boys – Steve Johnson. […]
Food, alcohol, sleeping, sitting, thinking, not thinking…
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I was trying to work out how many days we’ve been in isolation and I think it’s 29. All I know for sure is we’re now starting week five and the roller coaster continues
The roller coaster of isolation… it’s an interesting journey
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My family is heading into our fourth week of isolation, and compared to the vast majority around the world, we are very lucky.
How are YOU feeling?
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Ending our first week in quarantine, it’s been a strange old time. We couldn’t be in a better place to get through this, but still, it starts to have an impact.
Our European adventure and attempt to reduce environmental impact
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I recently returned from five amazing weeks traveling around Europe, with a side-trip to the US. As someone passionate about the environment
Traveling Europe with preteen boys alone… a few thoughts
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Everyone told me I was mad. Don’t do it they said. Don’t go to Europe with the boys alone. It’ll be hell.