dormant_dragon | Contemporary life bits (Reply)

As part of my present efforts to ward off the latest attack of the depression demons, I am seriously considering starting an 'Ethical Living' blog (although this is something I've thought about before). The idea would be to combine philosophical reflections with practical and local stuff about where to find organic produce, for example, or things like installing greywater systems, where the good small retailers are to be found around Perth, ideas for bartering opportunities, tips for making one's own stuff, and generally slipping beneath the capitalist radar. Anyone out there who'd be interested in reading such a blog?

My other piece of upcoming interestingness is that I will be holding Saturday Sewing Sessions at the Hidden House on the Hill (our place) from Saturday 23 May to Saturday 18 July. I have a couple of massive sewing projects to complete before my Midwinter Feast of Excess, and having an open-house stitch-and-bitch session every week sounds to me like good incentive to get stuff done. Anyone is welcome to come along and bring craft projects, so long as you don't mind being occasionally accosted by two dogs and two cats :) Sessions will be subject to notice from week to week, but I'm hoping to cram in as many as possible between Fighter Auction and Midwinter. They could also possibly be extended to include pizza and movies in the evenings...