Feeding ourselves and our geographical futures

Abstract

Late last year, it was gently suggested to me that I take some leave. In fact, it was suggested that my leave liability might be worth reducing significantly and, generously, I was given until December 2025 to get there. I love my work, but I appreciate that the advice given was important. So I took a full month from mid-December 2023 to mid-January 2024 and gardened, went on a small beach holiday with family and friends, and immersed myself in long walks-some of which were peppered with music and some of which were silent. More leave is planned.