Writing

Essays, observations, and reflections by Jon Day — on nature, language, music, and the curious details of everyday life.

Nature & the Outdoors

The Secret Life of Earwigs: A Garden Encounter Worth Pausing For

Lift a damp stone in any British garden and you may find an earwig. Most people recoil. I think they deserve a second...

Dec 10, 2024 3 min read

Nature & the Outdoors

Lichen grows at a rate measurable in millimetres per decade. Spending time with it changes your sense of what "slow"...

Apr 5, 2025 3 min read