Category Archives: Observations

As the last traces of summer begin to fade, the reality of returning to work seemed to be like pushing an immovable object last week. Trying to shake off that holiday vibe, especially when the weather was so nice, was … Continue reading →

August can be a quiet month. Lots of us are on holiday, many for two weeks, and all at different times. It can feel like there is no-one in the office sometimes. And, despite our best efforts to move things … Continue reading →

This weekend I was formally initiated into the world of music summer festivals.  Maybe it was not seemly to have a 50-year-old heading down the helter-skelter… and at speed, I might add… but no one seemed to mind really. So … Continue reading →

As I sit here, reminiscing about the whirlwind of last week, I can’t help but smile at the peculiarities of a British summer. Picture this: it’s 3:30 in the morning, and the sun is already peeking over the horizon, casting … Continue reading →

With only a hint of sunshine, in Britain we normally get very excited, breaking out the shorts, T-shirts and start dreaming of barbecues. But, this weekend the flag was really raised, an Amber alert… this is it… the once-a-year event… … Continue reading →

Recently I have developed a bit of habit in the evenings… binge-watching cooking shows. Now, those that know me, know I do enjoy a bit of cooking, especially making anything new (fresh mozzarella anyone… the latest project, although not quite … Continue reading →

Last week I was in Albania of all places. It was a good trip with dramatic mountains, wide beaches, and good food. It did also, of course, also prompt a few other thoughts and observations. Why do we work? It … Continue reading →

A week of holiday this week (so no video this week) and I have been sampling the delights of the North Wales countryside. Despite some, what appeared to be near vertical footpaths, the weather held… it was a good break. … Continue reading →

Being at a loose end over the weekend, I finally succumbed to purchasing the latest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Maybe I was reliving my youth and fantasy parallel career, or simply that after 2 years of being stuck at … Continue reading →