Our lives are shaped by the paths we take, whether through choice, or by chance.

Sometimes, this takes the form of the path not taken, sometimes that we follow. Often, both.

This is the introduction to my forthcoming limited series, for the first time also available as a podcast, A Fall in Time. This series details the months I spent living alone in the woods of western Scotland, close to nature.

To see original photography from that adventure and discover more of my work, do please head to my Substack letter:

https://alexandermcrow.substack.com

This introduction is also available as a letter, with navigation links for each post as I share them, lots of photos, and more:

https://alexandermcrow.substack.com/p/a-fall-in-time-introduction

Many thanks for listening.

This is a narration of my first full essay on The Crow’s Nest since May 2025. I’ve shared other words elsewhere, but I have to say, I’m glad to be back—now with sound!

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This essay discusses constructing a wall and levelling a mountain slope, all the while weaving this physical tale into one which is really discussing our world at large, how doing a thing can make a difference, and how we need to hold on to our visions.

I do hope you'll have a listen or read. Thanks.