Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • WTF is THAT?!!

    First foray outside for the latest goat kid, and Pringle the cat isn’t quite sure what to make of it. Aren’t they gorgeous? And finally, a kiss <3

  • Land Clearance

    Land clearance is the project of the moment, with the deadline for clearing land next to the road fast approaching. Today’s area to tidy up – the hugel edge next to the road We’d allowed these pines to grow as a privacy screen, but most need to go. Many of the trees are infested with more »

  • Welcome to the World, Little Chap

    There’s something about cold, wet evenings that seems to encourage goats to give birth. Welcome to the world little chap.

  • With thanks

    With huge thanks to the generous hearted person who anonymously gifted us food for the dogs and cats. We (and they) are so grateful. Com enorme agradecimento à pessoa de coração generoso que anonimamente nos doou comida para cães e gatos. Nós (e eles) estamos tão agradecidos.

  • Morning greetings

    I so enjoy my morning greetings each day.

  • Collaboration!

    Taking advantage of a rainy day to plan 2018’s Permaculture Design Courses here at Casalinho. We’re excited to be working with Social Landscapes this year to present two courses certified by the UK Permaculture Association. Watch this space, dates and details shortly!

  • Busy Day

    Busy day, and soon a freezer full of meat. So many thanks to friends who helped.

  • Reasons to be Cheerful: Happy discovery

      This morning’s happy discovery – three wee bantam chicks.

  • Pied-Piper of Casalinho

    Anyone would think there were treats in that bucket! Ah! There are 🙂

  • Persuasive

    Should I let him in, or not? I probably would, if I could stop laughing 🙂

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