A reflective essay on blogging prompts, validation culture, autism, and the relief of shifting from performance-driven growth to sustainable writing.
Category Archives: The Gardener Bloke
About the Writing
A reflective look at how seasonal gardening, enforced pauses, and thoughtful use of AI shape the writing process behind this blog — from method and tools to time, intention, and real-world experience.
When Fear Gets the Click
A quiet reflection on how social newspapers frame AI through fear, and why work, purpose, and human contribution are far more resilient than headlines suggest.
When the Garden Tries to Annex the Fence
A reflective, tongue-in-cheek gardening essay on boundaries, balance, and what overgrown plants can teach us about control, restraint, and long-term care.
Small Certainties in Uncertain Times
A quiet reflection on uncertainty, pace, and the comfort found in tangible work, routine, and things that still respond to care.
Earthly Comforts 