Nature
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Household remedies – health benefits of sage
The traditional use of sage in medicine is well-documented and goes back thousands of years. It was initially used for the treatment of snakebite, protecting against evil, boosting female fertility, and other uses – many are based in cultural alternative medicine or are no longer en vogue. However, modern research has discovered that the impact…
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The reductive friction of fear
By Ray Wilson After leaving the A303, our road to the sun is narrower and calmer, more indicative of earlier times—more suited to a horse and cart rather than a motorised vehicle. Our motorcycle combination purrs along the lanes, weaving through the picturesque countryside as we soak in the peaceful surroundings. We are staying in…
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Walking in the woods one day
By Ray Wilson “I think I’ve got chemtrail sniffles,” my missus tells me. “You had better start…” I begin. “On the Suramin, every hour on the hour, I know I started on it,” she interjects. I leave the missus to recuperate. It’s dank; a cloying greyness hangs over the forest. My hound sniffs at the…
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Is Sark the World’s Most Libertarian Place to Live In?
Is Sark the world’s most libertarian place to live in? In this video, we’ll investigate this question and explore the reasons why Sark is considered to be such a great place to live. Sark is a tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean that is known for its libertarian beliefs and policies. We’ll look at the…
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Monkey Business
By Ray Wilson It is quiet on the Ashdown forest path—sandstone rocks jut out at awkward angles. The rainfall of millennia has softened the edges of the rocks, creating a smooth and almost ethereal atmosphere as the mist settles over the ancient trail. A quietude: I instinctively reach out and place my hand on the…
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The White Stag
By Ray Wilson It is proper rain. lashing down in torrents, piecing stair rods—we feel the impact through our motorcycle gear as it permeates the protective fabric. We are in the heart of the ancient Ashdown forest, where at least the harsh rain is tempered through the thick canopy of trees. “Pull over,” my missus…
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The Unpluggers
By Ray Wilson Fog permeates the substance of the forest; rivulets run down the gnarled trunks and drip from the inter-tangled canopy of branches. The Bluebell railway line runs through the Ashdown forest. Somewhere far ahead, a steam train blows its whistle, its piercing vibrancy muted by the smothering blanket of fog. I urge my…
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Escaping the Dumb Digital World
We are ever more pushed into a dehumanised digital world. I don’t want this. (Richard Vobes/YT) In this video Richard also recommends the White Rose Book How to Avoid Digital Slavery and recites that we should take back control and live a healthy life in freedom. See also: Living Off-Grid – Part One: He Lives…