I used to be one of those people who believed stress was a necessity for getting things done. I left things to the last minute, so deadlines were critical, as without them, I'd probably not achieve much. Yes, I was one of those annoying people who considered stress to be a positive. [Side bar: I'm... Continue Reading →

I've seen the question "how do you choose what you read?" multiple times over the years, and I've given thought to what my answer would be many times too. But the truth is there is no one single answer - how can there be for someone who reads, reads and reads some more? While I'm... Continue Reading →

I've had cataracts for a while now and have been waiting for the right time to have surgery. Initially I understood that the right time meant cataracts needed to be at a certain level of ripeness before surgery was the right choice; subsequently, I've realised that's not the whole truth. Despite my early decades requiring... Continue Reading →