Category Archives: Observations
Spring out of Summer
There is always a day when you notice it, usually mid-August. There is a slight cool breeze in the air, more amber hue to the sunlight, or a chill when you open the window in the morning. You suddenly realise … Continue reading
… so boring
This week, I was struck down by the lurgy. Not the normal run-of-the-mill sniffles, but the proper ‘I need to go to bed’ feeling type, which is unusual. Although I did test negative for COVID, it did bring back memories… … Continue reading
A Japanese lesson… or two
The last couple of weeks I have been away. For one of those weeks, I had the delight of a journey across Japan. Japan is a country I have been to before, but only briefly for work many years ago, … Continue reading
Setting your mind racing
There was a big event in the UK last week, for those that didn’t notice. No, I am not talking about the general election, Wimbledon, or even England (scraping through) at the Euros. No, what I am talking about is … Continue reading
Don’t be toast – small things matter, sometimes a lot
Every Saturday, I find myself playing the role of ‘taxi driver’, needing to take a trip into town to pick someone up and give them a lift. As is the nature of these things, it can involve a bit of … Continue reading
Awards Season – Making it count
It is nearing the end of exam season and in the last couple of weeks, I have also spent some time marking… judging industry award entries. As always it has been an interesting process, with lots of close entries, which … Continue reading
That Friday feeling… on Thursday
Why is it that short weeks always feel longer than longer ones? It never ceases to amaze me, and that was exactly what happened this last week, being the second bank holiday in May (in the UK). I am not … Continue reading
Track to the Future
It was only a quick question… “if I forward an email, can other people see that I have done so?” ‘Pretty straightforward’, I opined… yet on further thought, it was a much smarter question than I gave credit for… and … Continue reading
The Digital Frontline – A Retreat to Reading Books
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending an event around resilience, in the world of consumer duty and cyber threats, in Manchester. All very interesting, and I walked away with the feeling that what we think we know is … Continue reading
Litter-ally Different
There were 2 and now there is 1. One of my cats sadly passed away last year. Now I am fully aware that anything cat or dog related seems to break the internet, who would have thought, but sad as … Continue reading
