by Melissa | Feb 21, 2023 | Nature Essays
The other week with summer in full swing I got an email from a neighbour that started with something like, “Hope you’re enjoying the warmer weather.” I was going to write back something like, “Oh my heck I f*ckin’ hate it,” but decided not to. I’m...
by Melissa | Feb 18, 2023 | Archived
A couple of years ago, I didn’t know what a pangolin was. Since then, they’ve become one of my favourite animals (although I’ve never seen or been in the physical presence of one), and were an Animal of Interest, as I call all my animal-related neurodivergent...
by Melissa | Feb 14, 2023 | Archived
If you’re someone who looks after and loves animals in any capacity, whether it’s companion animals, rescues, or you help with rehabilitation, I’d like to share with you my 8 tips for keeping an organised and clean home with animal companions. While this...
by Melissa | Feb 7, 2023 | Archived
Part of recognising and living your life purpose often involves asking yourself the question, “What lights me up?” I first heard Rebecca Campbell introduce this concept and question in one of her videos, and have heard it from various other...
by Melissa | Jan 31, 2023 | Archived
When someone mentions OCD to you, you might have images in your mind of obsessive hand-washing to the point of flaky skin, or someone being extremely organised and lining things up. These can definitely be the case for some people with OCD, but for me and...
