At some point late last year, I had a conversation on animal rights activism with another vegan friend. I’m vegan for the animals, first and foremost, so my activism work is focused on the plight of animals and the abuse that they endure rather than the health benefits of a plant-based diet. I´m also an […]
Wild Amma: Do You Believe In A Patch Of Wild For Humanity?
I’m often called a dreamer. You see, like many, I have a dream. What could be seen as an impossible dream. A patch of wild for humanity. I’ve had a long held desire for a land of fertile soil. Where humanity does the work, the toil and trouble of creating abundant lands. Lands watered with […]
Wild Amma: Is The Impossible Dream Out Of Reach?
The vital signs of Mother Earth have long indicated that humanity is on borrowed time. We can no longer avoid the damage we have caused to the planet. A recent article in the Guardian highlights the damage we have caused. Is the damage reversible? When the world went into lockdown last year, I believed so. […]
Howl. Are You Ready To Let Go And Live?
Many years ago, I spent two wild months roaming the beautiful country of New Zealand. It’s home to the outdoor life, extreme sports, good wine, and I loved all of it. New Zealand is a playground for adrenaline junkies. It’s not for the fainthearted: bungee jumps, sky diving, zorbing, and zip lining to name a […]
Team Lioness. The Women Protecting Wildlife In The Wilderness Of Africa.
The vast and diverse African lands of the Amboseli National Park is now home to “Team Lioness,” the first Kenyan all-women ranger unit. Their mission? To protect the wildlife that roams the flatlands under the shade of Mount Kilimanjaro from poachers that present a threat to the animals’ survival. The area is known for its […]
Julian Assange Extradition Verdict “Win” Is A Life Sentence In The Making.
Whatever your thoughts on Julian Assange and his alleged crimes, it’s hard to deny that a once brilliant man has been broken by the very system he sought to bring to justice. As a non-practising lawyer from the UK, I have followed the proceedings with interest and concern, as the issue of liberty and freedom […]
New Year’s War. Hundreds of Birds Die After Roman Firework Display.
Crowds chanting the final countdown until the clock strikes midnight, ending one circle around the sun to begin anew, is a scene that is played out around the world each year. New Year’s Eve to be precise and we all know that New Year’s Eve wouldn’t be a celebration without a firework or two. Or […]