City Cycling: How Not to Crash

City Cycling: How Not to Crash

Posted inContributed Posts
Leisurely riding through the countryside on a Sunday afternoon is one thing, but trying to navigate your bike through a city centre during rush hour is quite another. Using a bicycle as your means of transport to and from work is a great idea. It boosts your fitness, and therefore your health, and it means you aren’t contributing to the mass emissions our cities now suffer with. It’s also one of the most cost-effective ways of travelling through a city. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most dangerous ways to travel. So, here are a few tips for…
m2 – a burning orange sun you can’t forget

m2 – a burning orange sun you can’t forget

Posted inMusic, Works by Eric
I recorded this in 2013 and 2014 right after I recorded Falling Back Into it, but I only pulled it together in 2016, and completely neglected to post it online until now. Think I just wasn't sure about this one. I wanted to produce a positive m2 record, one that was somehow uplifting in its sprawling drones, and this didn't fit the bill. Then life changed and I forgot to acknowledge it. But now it's posted. This is the most recent collection of m2 music, though it's NOT the latest m2 music. New material should be coming shortly, with a…
It’s three years and counting working for myself, and that’s amazing

It’s three years and counting working for myself, and that’s amazing

Posted inRandom Musings, Writing
Now entering four years. Should have posted something about this in October, but forgot to. In mid-October 2014, I quit my full-time job in marketing to start working for myself. It was a decision I had long pondered. A few years prior, my work situation has changed drastically and suddenly after 13 years with the same company, and while at the time I was blindsided, it was a good thing. Kicked me out of a rut. I had been deeply unhappy and seeking change, and suddenly change was forced on me. It was a blessing. Almost got caught in a…
Planning A Backyard You Can Enjoy All Year Round

Planning A Backyard You Can Enjoy All Year Round

Posted inContributed Posts, Gardening
Contributed Post Your garden can often become a little neglected during the colder months, and you might only pull out the BBQ when the sun is shining, and it's warm enough to put a T-shirt on. However, your backyard space is effectively another room to your house that you could be utilizing more often. If you’re paying your mortgage; you might be wasting a significant portion of what you paid for, which just doesn’t make sense. Therefore, it could be time to step outside and put some plans in place to create a garden that you, your friends, and family…
To Achieve a Perfect Garden, You Must Invest Time

To Achieve a Perfect Garden, You Must Invest Time

Posted inContributed Posts, Gardening
Contributed Post To create a good garden for yourself and your family, you don’t necessarily have to spend a lot of money. You do, however, need to put in the hours out there in the garden because there is a lot to do. It’s what pays off most of all in terms of the outcomes you see in front of you, so why not embrace the time it takes to create the perfect garden? Here are some of the reasons why investing time into your garden is so important for its development. Beautiful Flower Beds Don’t Bloom Overnight Part of…