The family living in a futuristic world with rocket cars, robot maids and pets, and dispensers catering to their every need. Despite being a cartoon for kids, it captured the zeitgeist of the time, as America's space programmes really ramped up when the USSR put up their Soyuz satellite in 1957. The programme first aired... Continue Reading →

Book first, visual adaptation second has long been my mantra, and other than it happening the wrong way round by accident, I have stuck with it. That is until we started watching the TV series of Slow Horses. Whenever we watch something well-crafted, I immediately check on the writing, which is how I came to... Continue Reading →

It's my manner to seek the lighter side of subjects, especially on this blog, but every now and again life gives you a reminder that you can't ignore the practicalities of aging. Having to live with back and knee problems, I've been looking into various options for making improvements to my core strength and balance,... Continue Reading →