Luso Loonie — Devin Meireles

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  • Field Notes. #11. The Summer Wrap Up

    Field Notes. #11. The Summer Wrap Up

    Well, I’m happy to report that these months did me well for recovery and rejuvenation with a lot of work, hustle and fun bike rides intertwined. A great balance of productivity and fucking around.

  • Field Notes. #10

    Field Notes. #10

    Events like Tertulia Night are powerful reminders of how important community spaces are for creativity, connection, and preserving cultural heritage. I’m already looking forward to the next one — and to continuing the journey of finding new readers along the way.

  • Field Notes. #9

    Field Notes. #9

    My approach to life tends to come in bursts: either taking everything in or sprinting toward something I’ve decided I want. Either way, it’s always full tilt. That’s why the change of seasons can feel like a reset after a stretch of time that seemed static.

  • Field Notes. #8

    Field Notes. #8

    Because at the end of the day, what really matters is that the work says something—anything—and that the act of writing it felt honest and cathartic. If that’s the case, then I should be my own biggest fan.

  • Field Notes. #7

    Field Notes. #7

    Last month brought a rewarding milestone for me: two of my articles were published. When I first set out, I gave myself a goal: to publish one hundred pieces. I’m now nearly halfway there, and these latest articles added to that growing body of work.

  • Field Notes. #6

    Field Notes. #6

    It felt like history unfolding in real time—threads of heritage, resilience, and saudade woven into every frame. To contribute behind the scenes was, in its own way, an act of preservation. Our history, our language, our people—there is so much there, waiting to be told.

  • Field Notes. #5

    Field Notes. #5

    I feel fulfilled. Now on the horizon there is much to do which will get done but if I look at the list of things it gives me anxiety. It’s important to remind myself that step by step it’ll all get done and more.

  • Field Notes. #4

    Field Notes. #4

    Writing is such a solitary pursuit that it never truly shuts off. Even in stillness, the mind keeps moving—like a hamster in a perpetual wheel…

  • Field Notes. #3

    Field Notes. #3

    Building a relationship with that land takes the experience to another level. Visit one of your favourite nature spots in a different season and notice how it changes you. The seasons add an entirely new dimension, revealing moods and meanings you hadn’t noticed before.

  • Field Notes. #2

    Field Notes. #2

    It feels like I’m juggling a lot on paper, but my writing habits strike when elicited and it cannot be forced otherwise. That being said, I will get them done, and hopefully my upcoming trip to Portugal will provide some good quiet time to hunker down and do it.

  • Field Notes. #1

    Field Notes. #1

    Field Notes is where I post short, observational pieces about the week behind me—work, home, heritage, and whatever else insists on being noticed.