The Raspberry Pi Escape Plan
In news that will not surprise anybody, I’ve just spent the last couple of hours doing an “Elliot”, and essentially turning the Raspberry Pi that’s been doin...
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Eating And Drinking
People who take any notice at all of the rubbish I post on Instagram probably think I’m some kind of heavy drinker, given that I routinely post pictures of w...
The One Where The Nice Lady Cut My Hair And Told Me Her Life Story
After finishing work a little early this evening to make a call, I decided to do something about the unruly mop of hair growing out of the top of my head. Af...
Part Of Something Bigger
It often feels like I’ve written more than most, I’ve been around longer than most, and yet I’ve never really sought attention, or garnered any fame. I guess...
Heading North Yet Again
Sitting on the train once again, heading north. Watching TV shows downloaded from Amazon Prime, and reading bits and pieces of books on the Kindle.
In The Grounds Of Hogwarts
Our eldest daughter was 16 years old today. Because there are only 24 hours in a day, we went out for dinner last night for her birthday to the local pub. I ...
Ready Player One
Back in 2011 I received a random email from a distant friend on the internet - “I’m reading this book called ‘Ready Player One’, and couldn’t help thinking o...
Is This The World We Created
A couple of years ago a wonderful series was broadcast in the UK, dramatising the beginnings of both David Bailey, and Jean Shrimpton’s careers (he discovere...
15 Years
Today marks the 15th anniversary of standing at the front of a church full of family and friends, making all sorts of promises in front of somebody dressed i...
Waiting Listening And Ignoring The Idiots
This afternoon you find me sitting in the waiting room of the doctors. I imagine I’ll be here for the best part of an hour. I’m not about to explain why eith...