A lot of us have idealised notions of writers retreating from the world to log cabins deep in the woods, to think profound thoughts, sit at their keyboards, and weave the straw of 26 characters into the gold of sublime prose. Well, I don’t have the log cabin in the heart of the forest, but I do have this hut in my homeland of Zimbabwe, Africa, which suits me wonderfully! Downstairs there’s a table from which I can look out at the musasa trees. Upstairs is a bed directly under the thatched roof – for me, there’s nothing quite so reassuring as going to sleep under the golden softness of straw.
What a joy to read about the donation, and to see these photos, David. You are a true treasure and thank you for including me in the joy you are bringing to the world. 🙏🏼💖
May you enjoy sweet dreams, writing and meditating in your beautiful hut David. How precious😊
Thank you for extraordinary substack donation you have made - improving the lives of so many beings and for the offering of teachings and inspiration through your stories and substack. 🙏🏼💐
I also love your hut! What a perfect place for writing and reflection! And I am so happy you reached this milestone in donations! What a wonderful thing for you to do, and to let all of us help you to do this. Awesome!!! So looking forward to your next book!!! Can hardly wait! Thank you, David!
Thank you David and Koala for a wonderful time in Zim. You accommodation is a bit flasher than the mud hut I had imagined! Looking forward to the next instalment and sharing you journey
Many thanks Chris! It was gret to have you and Scott join us this year. Not quite a mud hut, but hut-like characterstics including being surprisingly cool in the heat of the day.
Your hut is the stuff of dreams - a whole novel, or series of novels, or even a film could easily be based on this hut. Who lives there, who visits there, the nearby villages and journeys. Glad to be part of donations to such wonderful organizations as well.
Your description makes me feel like I am there in the hut, I can almost smell the straw. Thank you for guiding us gently to loving care for all creatures.
Thank you for everything you do and I fully endorse all the positive comments, how genuine and so thoughtfully put.
Writing a novel in itself, must be like taking a holiday, for one who is passionate about writing. A joy for you and a joy for us to read, so write on. Please!
I can't think of a better place for you to unravel your thoughts onto the keyboard. I sense your excitement its very much the same way I feel about painting.
The hut looks beautiful, and I could settle and live there too. But from reading all the comments from like thinking subscribers. It could get a little crowded
Allways my best wishes and pleased everything is going well for you all.
Is the little Galago akin to the Bushbaby, he seems to have the same amber coloured eyes? Trish
Dear David,, What a lovely hut, and what an irresistible galago! Thank you for sharing.
And I look forward to acquiring and avidly reading your upcoming book
Thanks so much Misha!
What a joy to read about the donation, and to see these photos, David. You are a true treasure and thank you for including me in the joy you are bringing to the world. 🙏🏼💖
You are too kind, thank you Sharadha!
May you enjoy sweet dreams, writing and meditating in your beautiful hut David. How precious😊
Thank you for extraordinary substack donation you have made - improving the lives of so many beings and for the offering of teachings and inspiration through your stories and substack. 🙏🏼💐
My heartfelt thanks, Susan, also for all you do to support the transmission of Buddha Dharma!
I also love your hut! What a perfect place for writing and reflection! And I am so happy you reached this milestone in donations! What a wonderful thing for you to do, and to let all of us help you to do this. Awesome!!! So looking forward to your next book!!! Can hardly wait! Thank you, David!
Thank you Joyce! I feel very lucky to be sitting here under the thatch!
Thank you David and Koala for a wonderful time in Zim. You accommodation is a bit flasher than the mud hut I had imagined! Looking forward to the next instalment and sharing you journey
Many thanks Chris! It was gret to have you and Scott join us this year. Not quite a mud hut, but hut-like characterstics including being surprisingly cool in the heat of the day.
Dearest David,
Congratultions for "THE CLOW OF ATTRACTION" I am preparing to read it.
But rigth now is so Good you are writing in your hut. And is wonderful you are feeding Kadiki. I would love to do that.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Rossy Cortes
Mexico
My pleasure, Rossy! Hearfelt thanks.
Your hut is the stuff of dreams - a whole novel, or series of novels, or even a film could easily be based on this hut. Who lives there, who visits there, the nearby villages and journeys. Glad to be part of donations to such wonderful organizations as well.
I hadn't considered the creative possibilities of the hut, but now that you mention it my imagination is racing ..!
I love your hut. It has simple beauty, uncluttered and good for imagination and free thinking.
Your elephant friend looks like he is smiling at you. I love the pictures of you and your animal family.
Yes, Kadiki was very happy to be munching those delicious blueberries!
How lovely how quaint! Nice!
Very quaint, thanks Theodora!
Davide , thank you for your relaxing post...I smile always.
As your European spelling of my name always makes me smile, thanks Zuzana!
Such good news about both the upcoming book with our favorite puss and about the generous donations! Well done you!
My sincere thanks, Misha. It's only your support, and the support of others like you, that makes this happen.
Your description makes me feel like I am there in the hut, I can almost smell the straw. Thank you for guiding us gently to loving care for all creatures.
My heartfelt thanks for all your kindness, Leila.
🙏🏽 Thank you for all you do to keep us enlightened and for all you do for the animals 💖
It brings me joy, Lynn! My sincere thanks to you!
Continued thanks David for your most wonderful writing, and all that you do to bring goodness into our world.
As you do too, thank you Marilyn!
Just what I would like. Your hut is beautiful, I could live there quite happily.
Thank you for the feedback and the wonderful photos. The little night ape is so cute and the ele is really enjoying the berries.
Thank you David
Thanks Peter. I love night apes and can't help thinking they inspired Disney's creation of gremlins!
Hi David
Thank you for everything you do and I fully endorse all the positive comments, how genuine and so thoughtfully put.
Writing a novel in itself, must be like taking a holiday, for one who is passionate about writing. A joy for you and a joy for us to read, so write on. Please!
I can't think of a better place for you to unravel your thoughts onto the keyboard. I sense your excitement its very much the same way I feel about painting.
The hut looks beautiful, and I could settle and live there too. But from reading all the comments from like thinking subscribers. It could get a little crowded
Allways my best wishes and pleased everything is going well for you all.
Is the little Galago akin to the Bushbaby, he seems to have the same amber coloured eyes? Trish