Hello Toad: Your Weekly Dose of Cozy
Hello Toad is my weekly cozy newsletter exploring slow living, the outdoors, magic, and creativity in the modern world. Every Thursday, I share stories and thoughts around how we balance the demands of our busy lives with our need for slowness and connection.
What’s with the toad thing?
“Hello, Toad.”
That’s how my husband greets me when he finds me squatting in the garden, face close to the dirt as I peer suspiciously at a beetle—friend or foe?—on my coneflowers.
And while the comparison might seem rude to some, between us it’s an endearment, a gently teasing acknowledgement of everything I love: the forest and the rain and the slow progress of the garden. It’s a recognition of the life I want to lead, the things that I prioritise. The importance of having a snug, comfortable home; the time spent out in the dirt; the connection to myth and fable. A reminder to slow down and see what happens when we pay attention to the small moments around us.
