Zucchini and the art of environmental maintenance

"“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin,” William Shakespeare"

“Hey, Natasha,” the editor of Sydney’s trashier daily paper called across the newsroom, a smirk on his overweight face, “Are you eco-curious?”For me, an out and proud young journalist, this kind of banter was a tedious occupational hazard. But one...

Where You’re Supposed To Be

"A mysterious young woman helps Pete find his way back"

Pete’s eyes flutter open as cool droplets of rain fall upon his face. Everything is blurry, confusing. He squints through the streaks and droplets clinging to his glasses. He’s outside. When did he go outside?Raindrops splash on the top of his...

A Final Ride

"Lisa takes control"

A few days had passed since Lisa had contacted me. Given the circumstances, I should have been surprised, but not much Lisa did seemed to surprise me anymore. I didn't want it to happen, but I knew I was falling...

The Desert Send-off

"Lina gets more than nature's beauty on this camping trip"

Lina could only focus on two things as she finished the last leg of her run: the cold beer in the trunk of her car, and the solar shower she'd set up hours before. It had been a long few...