Chasing the Simple Life: A Tale of Coffee, Co-Working Spaces, and Sacred Landscapes

The Cold Waters of Spa Park: A Reflection on the Changing Landscapes of New Zealand

The author standing at the shores of Lake Taupo.

I am writing this with a cup of coffee in my hand. It is a barista made, oat flat white in an 8 ounce takeaway cup. The cup has a rough, paper like texture that perfectly grips to my…