Contemporary life bits

[dormant_dragon]

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...

Comments

[feathersoul.livejournal.com]

yep, i'd read that. i've been thinking quite a lot about such things, especially whilst living in the land of the super-consumers. i'm starting to make plans about how i want to try to build my own property with minimum negative environmental impact when i get home (after saving lots of money, of course). it's exciting :)

[gemfyre.livejournal.com]

I would be interested in reading (and contributing to) such a blog.

And I need to learn how to sew, I want to make a Harley Quinn hoodie.

[firvulag.livejournal.com]

I'd certainly read the blog.

I'm always interested in pizza and movies.
I'm usually interested in socialising.
I'm not so interested in crafting unless JP is doing some woodworking crafting...

[japester.livejournal.com]

awwww :)
well, given my predilection towards sewing, it's highly likely that I'll be found outside doing something else. Anything else.

I have a few small projects which are on the go and can be done at home, so if you do come over, we can pull out the wood tools and do stuff.

Ethical Living blog

[alastair irvine (from livejournal.com)]

Yeah, I'd read that!

I'd even contribute if required. Want to brainstorm ideas, or do you have an outline worked out?

Re: Ethical Living blog

[dormant-dragon.livejournal.com]

Brainstorming would be good :)

At present I have but a broadly-imagined concept, and a few specific ideas to fit into it.

Re: Ethical Living blog

[alastair irvine (from livejournal.com)]

Awesome

I have a friend to bring to the brainstorming session by the name of Nina. How does Friday next week suit you?

Re: Ethical Living blog

[dormant-dragon.livejournal.com]

Friday next week would be a definite possibility. Friday this week I'll be away, but next week is looking pretty good for catching up with folks.

At this stage it's unlikely that the blog will be up and running before September (I'll be stepping down as Baroness at the end of August!) but having some ideas and input in place before starting it up would be useful :)