On this VE Day, I pause... as many of us do, to honour a generation who faced down the darkest storm the world had ever seen and still found the strength to rebuild, laugh again, and put the kettle on. It’s easy to romanticise history, to wrap it...
This is actually Version 4 of my blog.
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On this VE Day, I pause... as many of us do, to honour a generation who faced down the darkest storm the world had ever seen and still found the strength to rebuild, laugh again, and put the kettle on. It’s easy to romanticise history, to wrap it...
A very happy Star Wars Day to all who celebrate the ancient Jedi tradition of doing the right thing even when it’s wildly inconvenient and involves travelling great distances with questionable navigation droids. And let’s be honest: if the Jedi...
My poor old Kindle is about to be exiled to the wilds by Amazon, banished like some elderly hermit who has dared to outlive the fashions of the age. No more buying, no more downloading, no more anything. After years of loyal service, the little...
I used to be genuinely disgusted by the Metropolitan Police and their new policy that requires every Freemason to declare their membership. At the time it felt like yet another strange idea born from the old conspiracy theories that cling to the...
The idea is delightfully simple: for 30 days, you post once a day in response to a book-themed question.
DAY 30. – Book you couldn’t put down.
The idea is delightfully simple: for 30 days, you post once a day in response to a book-themed question.
DAY 29. – A book you hated.
The idea is delightfully simple: for 30 days, you post once a day in response to a book-themed question.
DAY 28. – Favourite quote from a book.
The idea is delightfully simple: for 30 days, you post once a day in response to a book-themed question.
DAY 27. – Book that has been on your “to read” list the longest.
The idea is delightfully simple: for 30 days, you post once a day in response to a book-themed question.
DAY 26. – Book that makes you laugh out loud.
The idea is delightfully simple: for 30 days, you post once a day in response to a book-themed question.
DAY 25. – The most surprising plot twist or ending.