Restid

A story of survival and recovery.  From Singapore to New Zealand via Japan.  A new family and communities of mobility. Not forgetting Granny’s bottle of rum.

A 1625 atlas, the Swedish Mile and the Kiwi Kilometre confuse, and William Whyte laments that the human backside is a dimension architects seem to have forgotten.  ‘On Looking: A Walkers Guide to the Art of Observation' by Alexandra Horowitz.  The Trooping Of the Colour and birthday suits.

Meeting the wise, appreciating a vegetable, and making unexpected discoveries.  Buddha’s tooth is revealed and a Tardis on wheels saves the day.  All wrapped up with the delights of the Lost Gypsy Gallery and Peake’s Kitchen.

Trusted friends are important as a market correction or recession looms, and trusted strangers can help too, just like the Trail Angels.  New opportunities will arise, as they have in the past. Meanwhile, for Willow, a long unexpected journey has begun.
And ‘If This Isn’t Nice, What Is?’ by Kurt Vonnegut is a good read in these turbulent times.

Flocking herds, pearls and possums.  ‘Careless People’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams and ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix.  The silent majority, the vocal minority and the assumptions we make about people.  Thankfully, kindness and common sense invariably prevail.

A new life and a long journey begin. Travelling around the World demonstrates again the kindness of strangers and that our goals so often fall short of our reach.

Swifties and Deadheads, engaged, loyal travellers all.  Whether it’s great distances or 15-minute neighbourhoods.  Proximity, accessibility and safety matter.  Hopefully you know the route.

A demonstration of multitasking, human service, engagement and how apparent solutions commonly put carts in front of horses.  Strange misconceptions and engineered addiction.

It’s surprisingly easy to make a difference, however small we feel.  And our goals are shared by strangers, frustrating those who stoke fear, prejudice and friction.

The squirrels, Growth and Progress.  Applying the skills of Sherlock Holmes in Baker Street.  The art of seeing, rather than drawing, and where you might roam for free.