Journal

Seasonal writing from the field.

Daytime fireside gathering — embers glowing, people relaxed

15 March 2026

The First Fire of Spring

There's a particular quality to the first outdoor fire after winter. The air still has a bite to it, but the light is changing. The days are stretching. Something in the land is waking up.

Misty sunrise over a rural field — dreamlike and peaceful

20 February 2026

What the City Takes

I love London. I've lived here my whole life. But I've come to understand what it takes from you — the constant noise, the pace, the way it fills every gap. This is about learning to notice what's missing.

Bonfire under a dusk sky with stars visible

10 January 2026

Learning to Sit Still

The hardest thing about a fire gathering isn't the cold, or the dark, or the unfamiliar setting. It's the sitting still. Most of us have forgotten how. This is what I've learned about relearning it.

Stay close to the fire

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