Books I like: Amazing Stories about Amazing People doing Amazing Things
It has taken me 40 years but I have finally managed to identify my favourite kind of book. Whilst I enjoy a range of reading […]
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3 Tips for New Parents
I’ve been a dad for 7 and a half months now and, like all new parents, I’m a total newbie. Nevertheless, I’ve discovered a few […]
Aimlessness; The Opposite of Mindfulness
I don’t like meditation. I prefer that feeling that you get, and the benefits that come from letting the mind wander. According to psychologist Ron Friedman, […]
Termessos Ruins (Near Antalya)
If you’re in Antalya, or nearby, I highly recommend making the effort to visit the incredible Termessos Ruins, which are only 45 minutes drive from […]
Laundry Kiev Needle Haystack
In Thailand, laundry shops are everywhere. There are probably more than 20 near Khao San Road alone and from Phuket to Patthalung, you are never more […]
It’s like Russian to a Ukrainian
When you learn a new language, and especially when you’ve learned a new alphabet, reading menus is a really handy way of practicing. When I […]
Why is COVID 19 more Prevalent in the Developed World?
It seems that COVID 19 disproportionally targets wealthy places. Only one of the worlds 146 poorest countries (GCP per capita) has a COVID death rate […]
To Solve this Crisis we must Sacrifice some aspects of our Privacy
So it seems the lockdown is working, slowly. Infection rates are gradually falling. But what’s the end game? We can’t stay on lockdown for ever. […]
Does the British Royal Family cost the taxpayer?
I’m not a Royalist but I do get confused when people say that the Royals cost the tax payer money, such as this BBC article, […]
Songs that mean something
Some people say is that I am into novelty music (I think they really mean comedy music) as if that’s some terrible thing. The fact […]