Blog Articles
We all want to have a fulfilled life. I create articles related to meaningful living, elderhood, how we can use nature to gain a deeper understanding about ourselves and to share inspirational tips.
The Young-Olds: A New Dawn for Ageing
"Challenging age stereotypes: Dive into the vibrant world of the 'Young-Olds', those aged between 60-75 who are reshaping how we think about aging. Rejecting traditional labels, the young-olds are embracing an active, purposeful, and impactful phase of life, setting...
When plans go awry
Hi, it's Dr. Denise and I just want to talk to you about how plans can go awry. We can make plans and we can think that certain things are going to be happening, but they don't always happen. Stuff will interfere. I was talking to a fellow woodland owner and...
Lacking motivation?
Hi, it's Dr. Denise, and the message today is for anybody who's going to be having four- or six-weeks holiday this summer and feels a need to be productive. I've had a message from a friend who is a university lecturer and has got all these plans for the research...
When life is busy
https://youtu.be/0PZ3UGmjs2Q My life has been busy of late has yours? I think sometimes we just forget that we human beings and become human doings, and there was just so much to do, so much to focus on … and it can lead to stress, and tension and pressure, and...
Dealing with things
https://youtu.be/1Wa2NLVzzwI Hi, it's Dr. Denise Taylor, and I'm coming to you from my wood. I so enjoy coming and getting outside my normal environment, out into the fresh air and to spend time walking around the wood and just seeing how the changes are since I was...
What type of friend are you?
After academic focused articles, let’s have some fun. I love creating Quizzes. I hope you enjoy this one. For each question Choose between a, b, c, d and e Count the number of answers against each letter Look at the description at the end....
Loneliness and Legacy: Navigating Transitions, Making an Impact, and Fostering Social Connections
Overview This article delves into the profound impact of loneliness on individuals’ health and well-being, highlighting its equivalence to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Through an evidence-based approach, I explore original research reports, including an extensive...
Who was at basecamp?
We start at basecamp with 2 birds of prey and 2 deer wandering around our camp. The second was just a few hours before we arrived. We also see a hare and 2 jaybirds. https://youtu.be/M_9V4qpzyIc
Trailcam footage
Trailcam footage of deer with fawns and a hare There's the work me, and the me who loves spending time in nature. I love checking the trailcams in the wood In another part of the wood we see a hare, Then a couple of muntjac at night, then one in the day. A roe at...