Category Archives: Observations
Machine vs human: Who needs that holiday anyway…
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
Let there be music… sparkles and value
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
Sleepwalking with AI
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
Barbeques – AI and the Great British Summer
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
The cat’s whiskers- Content is a-changing
Being, yet another bank holiday and some great weather again, this weekend I felt the pressure to get outdoors… The garden office is now being opened (so if it rains next week it is all my fault of course). However … Continue reading
Beneath the shade of an old walnut tree
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
Not working…
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
On the road to somewhere
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
The Land of Make Believe
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
Navigating data chaos
Being Friday, once again everyone seems to be on the road. It’s traffic chaos. “Is it worse as a result of us all working remotely?”, I wonder. “Can we now all getaway earlier for the weekend?”, “Are we all driving … Continue reading
