Michelle FurtadoWinter ReflectionsSix years ago today, my beautiful, kind father died. It still feels very close to the present, those last, long weeks spent in hospital…4 min read·Jan 4, 2024----
Michelle FurtadoPushing back against Black FridayDopamine is a brain chemical, produced in most plants and animals (including us), which plays a big role in reward-motivated behaviour…3 min read·Nov 19, 2023----
Michelle FurtadoEconomic pathwaysI’ve written before about the monetary system, the implications of placing the economy far above the two other pillars of sustainable…3 min read·Aug 9, 2023----
Michelle FurtadoBeing challengedI like it immensely when my ingrained thoughts and ideas are challenged. I don’t shy away, and hope that it makes me a better, more open…5 min read·May 8, 2023--1--1
Michelle FurtadoCreating convergenceThe space that I work within is highly complex and shifting constantly. Sustainability for me, is an all-emcompassing phrase that touches…4 min read·Mar 29, 2023----
Michelle FurtadoOn death and life…Been a weird start to the week. My wonderful cousin, Bob Goody, died — a poet, actor, comedian, husband, father and friend — a true gent…3 min read·Mar 8, 2023----
Michelle FurtadoArt of the profoundThis post is a little different. It’s not often that an artist shoots an arrow of creativity deep into the soul, forever leaving its mark…4 min read·Feb 10, 2023----
Michelle FurtadoFeliz Ano Novo!I love the promise of a New Year — not the resolutions necessarily, they quickly disappear in February’s grey. The promise is a hope, a…3 min read·Jan 9, 2023----
Michelle FurtadoA journey…The winter brings another transformation of the landscape, although one definitely out of kilter with my childhood norms. Instead of snow…4 min read·Dec 7, 2022----
Michelle FurtadoMoney, money, moneyCue lots of good tunes to dance along to, dirty cash has certainly given us some great cultural highlights. However, this post explores the…8 min read·Oct 30, 2022----