Slow Down Now: The 'almost' serious antidote to workaholism

 

This way for the slow blog First time here? You'll probably want to read our slow-lifestyle manifesto. But take your time.We don't believe in overdoing it because too much is more than enough. Try the beginner's guide to slowing down, it may just put you in the slow frame of mind we so ardently strive to achieve. Slow is not lazy, but we do belive in Minimal Effort (ME).The worldwide slow movement is gaining in popularity, so if you've had enough of seriousness for the day and you're ready for some counter-urgency, read on.

 

Getting Out of Bed

Pondering the burning question, "Should I get up?"

 

A Good Night's Sleep

Sophia Loren said it was her beauty sleep that kept her gorgeous. How come that doesn't work for me?

 

The Horror of Work 

Searching for a sophisticated life of leisure as a romatic artist in London. 

 

Confessions of a User 

How I became a tea addict.

 

The Art of Not Doing Much

Construction noise forces me to take a boat out on the lake

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The Importance of the British Tea Break
A story of tea-drinking English gardeners, the weather, and so-called work.

 

Henry V and Tea  

Why did Shakespeare not mention the tea? Victory for English tea drinkers.

 

Slow Down Week

If only it were true. 

 

Major (Blast-it-to-Smithereens) Smythe-Blunder reads from his diary.

 

 

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