The usual pattern of my day is a cup of tea while I tackle the daily Wordle puzzle, followed by some toast or cereal. Thus energised, I clean out the wood burner, disposing of the ashes of the previous day. I imagine this act also has a symbolic aspect to it. I sort out the wood needed for the day, cutting some of the bigger logs down to size with my axe as necessary. I build the base of today’s fire ready for igniting a bit later. After these rituals, the day can unfold in multiple ways. There is always a lot to do, but the question is – do I want to do that today?

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