A little comfort

I’m travelling again this week and am using the points I’ve built up with a train operator to upgrade to a First Class seat. Not because I need the peace and quiet – I always choose the quiet carriage for travel. Nor the need to have hot tea on tap; it’s a late afternoon journey,… Read More A little comfort

Getting out

I have been supporting the Learning Technology awards for the last couple of weeks. This meant being available to fix Zoom problems, cover hosts, etc and meant I was tied to my desk for pretty much the whole time. I decided last week, after the sessions were completed, to get away from my desk and… Read More Getting out

January 59th

You’ve done it. Today is the last working day of January and congratulations! You’ve survived the longest month. It feels like the 59th day of January as days crawled and nights stretched but you’ve pressed on. January is a grind; expectations and responsibilities seem to converge. Reading back through the posts I’ve put out in… Read More January 59th

I’m back

After a couple of weeks I’m back and COMPLETELY refreshed. I usually get cold feet about 5 days into a break; I have ideas which I want to start working on immediately. This time was different. It might have been the location – the Greek island Kos – or the relaxing nature of the holiday… Read More I’m back

Fear

I’m not keen on spiders – who wouldn’t be? Some people keep them as pets. I ride a motorcycle through traffic in London – it’s easy, quick and comfortable Some people can’t wear a helmet because they feel confined and claustrophobic. I worry before doing something new – it’s understandable, isn’t it? Some people will… Read More Fear