Off the grid
This will be my last blog post for a little while. I found out last week that I have to have some surgery on my eye and it will mean I will be out of action for the next few weeks. See you on the other side.
Category: Blog
Agreeable anxiety
Some days, writing every day is disconcertingly difficult. Some days, the words can flow like a swollen river. On the difficult days there’s an edge of fun in the discomfort; working under time pressure can lead to pithy and swift writing. Sometimes it leads to rambling prose which needs nothing more than a spell check.… Read More Agreeable anxiety
Commentary
I used to ask for comments on blog posts, but when I started blogging more regularly, I stopped. It wasn’t because I didn’t want feedback but the nature of blogging has changed; this was eruditely put by David Hopkins yesterday. If I want, I can see how many people read this blog and, via LinkedIn,… Read More Commentary
Routine
Since the beginning of November I’ve published over 180 blog posts. They’re all timed to go at 6:30 in the morning because it suits my routine. It’s comfortable. It’s safe. So let’s break the routine. Thanks to Doug Shaw for the inspiration.
5 years ago
Just over 5 years ago I wrote a blog post which received silly numbers of reads and comments. It’s still the most read post on here and I’m asked about it regularly. I was flattered by the feedback it received and, following a few suggestions, set about translating the post into a book. A few… Read More 5 years ago
Lost and Desperate 