Life skillsThe parenting journey (urgh, that word) has moved onto its next stage. My daughter, my youngest has recently departed for University.Oct 6, 2023Oct 6, 2023
Ee aye ee aye ohLibraries. We all know they are brilliant. We also know they, along with countless other vital public services, are under threat as never…Sep 29, 2023Sep 29, 2023
So you’re running an ultra?You often hear ultramarathons spoken about as “eating contests with a bit of running in between” but I don’t buy this. Certainly not for…Sep 27, 2021Sep 27, 2021
Published inThe Daily CuppaThe Shared Communion of Laughter…My teenage daughter and I went to a stand-up comedy show last night. The third, I think, we’ve been to together… but our first in around…Sep 27, 20212Sep 27, 20212
On slowing things down on the left hand side…I recently bought a new vehicle. Well, new to me. It just so happens to be a left -hand drive model and, living in Scotland, that’s unusual…Sep 6, 2021Sep 6, 2021
“Always try to be a little kinder than is necessary”That quote, from Peter Pan author JM Barrie, is a good way to start your day.Aug 27, 2021Aug 27, 2021
The Remote PartI’ve just seen, and been peripherally involved in, an interesting Twitter conversation.Aug 25, 2021Aug 25, 2021
Well…where does the time go?It’s Friday. It’s late. I’m tired and I can’t believe another week has gone past.Aug 20, 2021Aug 20, 2021
Can I come too?A runner passes the office window. Tarmac outside but he’s heading for the hills. Breaking free of the road and off the beaten track.Aug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
