I've been thinking about starting a vegetable garden for a long time, but I never had the time, money, or motivation to do it. Anyone who has one knows how therapeutic it is to lose track of time with your hands in the soil. Besides, it has the added benefit of helping us eat better, with what the earth gives...

I'm Jay, living in a city in the Oeste region of Portugal called Torres Vedras. If you've stumbled upon this space, know that you've entered a corner of the world where my thoughts spill freely, sometimes messy, often meandering, always honest. Here, nothing is polished for appearance; everything is raw, immediate, and real. This is my escape, my...