A personal blog by a former social anthropologist documenting the reality of reviving a Scottish smallholding and hosting WWOOF volunteers, looking past idealised images of rural communal life. Posts cover food, communal dinners, WWOOFing experiences and reflections on belonging and meaning-making.
Website: https://glenshellish-farm.ghost.io/
A personal essay newsletter by a writer who has lived in communal projects since the 1980s, exploring why communal living is difficult, how power can be used well, and the emotional pain of masculinity and unmet needs. Readers get long, reflective pieces that blend political theory, therapy-informed self-examination and lived experience.
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