Making a Flamenco Guitar
I have linked to this video showing the making of a beautiful guitar before, but its so good its worth another run.
Permaculture Online Course Update
In a previous post I wrote about the positive experience we were having taking part in Geoff Lawton's Online Permaculture course. Having completed all the online lessons and the quiz we are now working on the practical assignment which is due by the end of August.
We should build mandolins
Here is another beautiful video celebrating craftsmanship.
Permaculture and online learning
After years of exposure to Permaculture and having spent several years a decade ago implementing a disparate set of its common patterns at our previous property in Northern NSW, I am now taking a much deeper dive into it after enrolling in Geoff Lawton's Online Permaculture Design Course.
Jean Nicholas Gerard, a potters potter
Goldmark have produced another fascinating 'day in the life' video, this time featuring French potter Jean-Nicholas Gerard who makes beautiful slipware pots.
Lost in this beautiful world
I have been enjoying the album Lost in this beautiful world by Jon Lacey. It's a melodic piano and guitar driven folk album with an authentic feel, partly due to the raw quality of Jon's voice.
The way of the megapode
Our local Megapodes are known as Bush (or Brush) Turkey's and can destroy a productive vege path in seconds.
Sleep apnoea, A success story
Interesting article in The Magazine about sleep apnoea experiences. I blogged previously about my own experiences with this disorder - fortunately, my case is less severe than the authors'.
Overcoming Obstacles
This inspirational talk by Nick White at the Wellington Ignite Conference gives an insight into what its like for an avid public speaker to overcome head and neck cancer and the loss of his voice.
Prioritising organic foods and challenges to paleo
Mark Sisson runs a business that promotes a version of the Paleo diet and philosophy. He writes some excellent posts on his blog that I often find myself nodding in agreement with.