For me, any attempt to achieve this mythical state, ends up feeling like standing on one leg on a narrow ledge. From time-to-time I have stress dreams about work, where I appear helpless while everything around me is going wrong, where everyone is either doing wrong, making it worse, or plain doesn't care. And while... Continue Reading →

As is the way when moving and you have packers, certain things get packed which aren't meant to be - like the brightly coloured folder with a BIG notice on it saying "do not pack, this stays here". That, and the kettle... And if you know Brits, you know that we cannot function without tea.... Continue Reading →

Lists abound - whether they be your favourites, top 10, most memorable, best ever, or simply enjoyable and watchable. But when you put together a list, does it explain why those films made the cut - for you? I thought I'd talk about some films and share what I found notable about them. Empire of... Continue Reading →

Just for fun, here's some random nonsense about me.... I was a sleep walker and talker when I was young. I'm pretty confident I've not done either since turning 18. No idea what that was about... I was virtually fluent in Spanish during my later teens, but I have forgotten everything. Well, I can order... Continue Reading →