What’s your sleep been like this past year? Mine’s been all over the place. I suppose it’s hardly surprising, given […]
Tuning in
I’m not what you would call an early adopter. In fact, I’m excellent at turning up my nose at certain […]
Messing about in boats
Railway stations and airports are all well and good but nothing really compares to arriving somewhere by boat. It’s intrinsically […]
All about eve
There’s something beguiling about eves. As in the evening before, not people called Eve. New Year’s Eve, Passover Eve, ‘twas […]
Look at it this way
This year, most of us have become much more familiar with our direct surroundings. For a while I stopped walking […]
Circling Japan again
We may be in the full flush of spring in Sydney but my mind keeps thinking of autumn in the […]
The seventh of October
Ten years ago today, the phone rang and a quiet woman’s voice said, ‘I’m afraid I’ve got a bit […]
The Conran effect
It was poignant to read this morning of the death of Terence Conran. It made me reflect on how much […]
Curiosity killed the catnap
I confess that when the idea of lockdowns first arose I felt a frisson of excitement. In my mind’s eye, […]
In Patagonia: part 2 (finding the fabulous)
Travel is addictive. The moment you feel comfortable somewhere, you start to wonder where to go next. It’s a craving, […]
