Philosophilia at Home

This month, in an occasional series on historically neglected women of note, Philosophilia commemorates Olga of Kyiv, whose feast day was July 11.

This Easter, in my meditations, I dwelt awhile on the Motherhood of God.

Watching the collapse of the “world’s greatest democracy”?

Days ago, I was reminded that sometimes when you most need it, you can get a break – if you just reach out and seize the moment.

Do you often have trouble “adulting”? Heaven knows, I do. This month’s column is a reassuring reminder, going out to everyone who struggles with the endless, merciless administrative demands of the modern world.

It was my privilege, recently, to participate in an Extinction Rebellion action at Tamarama Beach during Sculpture by the Sea. It was a peaceful, visually arresting protest, aimed at keeping the urgency of climate action present in people’s minds, and offering ways to get involved in the battle to preserve our biosphere.