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  • My First EV

    In late September 2021, I took delivery of my first fully electric car. I’ve been driving for decades, so it was a brave step for me, but EVs are the future, and this feels like the right thing to do. I’ve successfully carried out charges at home, and at a local rapid charger, and I’m…

  • Computer Industry Book Reviews

    Back in the 1990s, I wrote regular book reviews for computer industry magazines. It was a great little gig and I enjoyed reading the books and seeing my writing in print. I also got to keep the books after reviewing them, and ended up with a large collection. I’m sure I still have some of…

  • Feelings of Nostalgia During Lockdown

    Searching this phrase turns up some interesting results on Google. I’m not the only one feeling nostalgic at the moment. Lockdown is having a big effect on people, creating mental space for reflection, and for many, nostalgia is proving to be an effective coping mechanism as we try to process the daily death tolls. I’ve…

  • Morning Pages

    A couple of years ago I read a book called Gravitas, by Caroline Goyder. I read mostly on the train travelling north to Glasgow on a Monday morning. I was always happy when I could get a seat to myself and spread out, relax without worrying the person next to me would want to squeeze…

  • Computers used in the Classic Dallas TV Series

    Earlier this year I began watching the classic TV series, Dallas, which ran from 1978 to 1991. I don’t recall what made me look, but I discovered all 357 episodes on Apple TV, and committed myself to a new daily routine of watching one over breakfast each day. During the first five seasons, the appearance…

  • Getting Back on Path

    To-date, apart from the odd wobble, this blog has been mostly about photography. There’s nothing wrong with having a dedicated blog, and everyone says you should focus and specialise, but I can’t help feel that practice is limiting. Maybe my own life is reaching one of those turning points. I still love making pictures but…

  • Spicy Breakfast Biscuits

    I should perhaps add the word ‘Christmas’ to this title, because this is a ‘biscuit’ recipe containing mincemeat and various other spices that never fail to bring the spirit of Christmas to the tastebuds. Firstly, let me say I’m absolutely not a baker. This is only my third ever attempt at cooking something sweet, so…

  • Don’t look too hard

    I have been pretty quiet on my blog, Twitter and Instagram for the last year. The main reason is I’ve been focusing my efforts 100% on business. One of the things I’ve tried to do on a weekly basis is reflect on the past week. It’s a little activity I indulge in every Sunday night.…