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30
Jul
A photograph of a purple Harry Potter-themed notebook

Commonplace books

How do you keep track of the most interesting things you know?
8 min read
23
Jul
A view down a street in Castleton, with old stone houses

Not somewhere else, but here

Some very disconnected thoughts about what it has felt like to be on the other side of the world during all this
13 min read
02
Jul
What should we do with all the old statues?

What should we do with all the old statues?

(after we throw them in the ocean, that is)
10 min read
23
Jun
The Bachelor is the perfect TV show

The Bachelor is the perfect TV show

You will never convince me otherwise.
8 min read
16
Jun

Money 101

An online course about the basics of money.
15 min read
15
Jun
When did you last have an identity crisis?

When did you last have an identity crisis?

Why it's important to have a breakdown occasionally.
9 min read
04
Jun
Robben Island's Rabbit Problem

Robben Island's Rabbit Problem

People were stupid in the olden days. Totally unlike now, when we've got it ALL figured out.
9 min read
25
May
Udemy course, Power Hour and a new website

Udemy course, Power Hour and a new website

Two freebies, and a note about the new website.
3 min read
17
May
The Secret to Superhuman Strength

The Secret to Superhuman Strength

In praise of Alison Bechdel's marvellous look at fitness crazes and mortality.
8 min read
30
Apr
Kids picture books you should read right now no matter how old you are

Kids picture books you should read right now no matter how old you are

Some of the most hilarious children's picture books to read as an adult
3 min read