I call this space ‘the journey’ because we are all in process. It was my birthday last week, I was 29 on the 29th. Fridge magnets all over the world in different kitchens say something like ‘life’s about the journey, not the destination’. Simplistic as that may be, I feel there is something to digContinue reading “the how + the why”
Author Archives: bethandthebees
typewriter
There is a typewriter at the end of the world it is for those who have avoided the falling meteors, the earthquakes, the flood, the biogas. There is a typewriter at the end of the world and you have no control over who finds what you write it could be someone you love, someone youContinue reading “typewriter”
public and private
I had a job interview this year with an individual who I would have liked to work for, who is very much in the public eye, and I was asked if I was prepared to be living and working in the public eye. Especially on my personal social media, this would have been always reflectingContinue reading “public and private”
the story begins; make it yourself
I have been writing this story since I could first hold a pen. I know you do it too. I tell myself stories all the time, my running commentary on the events happening around me. It’s 4am. I am dogsitting, housesitting, not in my usual surroundings, without my usual people. Just me and two upsetContinue reading “the story begins; make it yourself”
noticing
i did some noticing this week. i took note of a crane. i noticed a daisy. i smiled at the feel of the breeze in the evening. from Port Glasgow, between Newark and Parklea.
life didn’t have to be that way
WATCH NOW: Steph Macleod and Teen Challenge Stathclyde on Vimeo I was crippled with fear. I came into Teen Challenge, and I was told that my life didn’t have to be that way, and I was introduced to an amazing man called Jesus Christ. Through the love of God, and the love and support ofContinue reading “life didn’t have to be that way”
lament, rise & flourish
This moment is not about me, but I believe we are all somewhere in between these three words at the moment and I wanted to spend a moment with you where you are. I might write more about these three words in the future. I am struggling with how to respond to the events ofContinue reading “lament, rise & flourish”
some thoughts
Some thoughts as I begin writing my dissertation (a case study on Scotland, asking who is identified as a victim of modern slavery?) Market capitalism keeps many of the world’s poorest people in exploitative circumstances. I have never had to make a choice that impacted my survival. Capitalism means that so many of us areContinue reading “some thoughts”
the Great Veg Grow: getting started
#Lunnsonlockdown What are you doing to stay sane during lockdown? My family and I are growing vegetables. A friend reminded me that it is a luxury to have the space to do this. I am thankful for my family who love me and don’t want to harm me. I have begun growing for multiple reasons,Continue reading “the Great Veg Grow: getting started”
“Not a moment; it’s the movement”
Hamilton, #SlaveFreeLent and the University of Glasgow I started this weekend by listening to Hamilton. This was different than the other times I have listened to Hamilton, because I have spent a lot of my thought life and planning time this week preparing for #SlaveFreeLent and my part in University of Glasgow’s Stand for Freedom,Continue reading ““Not a moment; it’s the movement””
the journey 