Category Archives: Observations

This last week I spent time on Dec Munro‘s intensive stand-up comedy course, at the Angel Comedy Club, at the Bill Murray in London. It was a great bunch of people, all very interesting and I learned a lot. Now, … Continue reading →

This week, the topic of AI came up in my Italian lesson. We were reflecting on just how much has changed over the last few years. What was unthinkable only a few years ago is now possible (including high-quality translations … Continue reading →

It is a strange time of year. The build-up and excitement of Christmas is over, and we are stuck waiting for New Year’s Eve and the start of 2026. For many of us it is a busy time, visiting friends, … Continue reading →

Some advice… don’t watch ‘Race Across the World’ and then go for a pint down the pub with a friend. It can result in many laughs, a challenge and was precisely the reason I spent last weekend on a bus … Continue reading →

It has been back to the mill this week. Torrential rains, back to school, and back to work – summer is well and truly over. Now, with a long list of things to do and deadlines to juggle, it really … Continue reading →

It has been that final long weekend of the summer, and the weather has been glorious. Having the extra day really does make all the difference – I even managed to put pen to paper, helped along by a great … Continue reading →

This past week, I was back in Manchester for the PSR event, discussing how we can better use data and collaboration to support customers. The weather was glorious, and even the moon popped out to advertise Premier Inn later in … Continue reading →

Sad news last week, my cat died.  She lived to a grand old age, had a good life, and it was not unexpected… So, although it was sad, it was more melancholy than tragedy, and she will certainly be remembered … Continue reading →

If you haven’t been recently, it really is worth the trip. I’ve just returned from another visit out East.  Flying back to Heathrow, walking across the linoleum worn by the endless stream of feet and wheeled suitcases—is always a bit … Continue reading →

For many of us, there is a lull between Christmas and New Year. It may not have the festivities of the holidays themselves, but equally, there’s none of the pressure. The equivalent of the Thursday night out vs the party … Continue reading →