The Hurlingham Club (seriously)
June 24, 2026
‘As for me, I will always be able to to say that I retired as a winner on the field of croquet battle at the famous Hurlingham Club.’ … More The Hurlingham Club (seriously)
‘Lucky’ Seat 11A
June 3, 2026
On 12th June last year, flight 171 from Gujarat to Gatwick crashed just 32 seconds after take off. The Boeing 787 turned into a fireball, the intense heat of over 5000ºC killing all twelve members of the crew and 229 of the 230 passengers… Just one man walked away. … More ‘Lucky’ Seat 11A
Getting the Boot – Again!
May 27, 2026
I had expected my time back here to be be jammed with writing assignments; hours spent engrossed in creativity without heeding the clock. In reality it’s been rather different, complicated by another recent encounter with gravity which, frankly, is becoming rather boring. … More Getting the Boot – Again!
Happy Birthday to a National Treasure
May 5, 2026
Mr Nature himself is about to reach the milestone 100…
The legacy Sir David Attenborough leaves us all is surely one of fresh insight into our beautiful planet and a desire to preserve, conserve and nurture the miracles of life that call it home. … More Happy Birthday to a National Treasure
Less Bounce, More Spring
April 22, 2026
‘Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush’ – Doug Larson (American writer)
Lakes, woods and a proliferation of early bluebells (even if they are the invasive kind) lifted the spirits considerably, augmented by a welcome pot of restorative tea. … More Less Bounce, More Spring
Still Dancing
April 7, 2026
‘Since God invited me into this ‘dance’ I have always felt safe in His strong hands; He is the choreographer, the composer, the artistic director and the lead. I just need to follow.’ … More Still Dancing
Creating Noise or Inspiring Change?
March 12, 2026
‘If you have more than you need, it no longer belongs only to you. Your responsibility is to lift up those who are still beneath you.’ A fictional speech that gets under your skin. … More Creating Noise or Inspiring Change?
Gravity Doesn’t Care
March 4, 2026
‘You may hate gravity, but gravity doesn’t care – Clayton M Christensen (1952–2020; US academic)
… My latest mishap happened when I blew my nose. Honestly, you couldn’t make it up… Maybe gravity is just extra strong down here or perhaps my resistance to it is low. … More Gravity Doesn’t Care
Progressive or regressive?
February 20, 2026
‘And he who is not sufficiently courageous to defend his soul — don’t let him be proud of his ‘progressive’ views, and don’t let him boast that he is an academician or a people’s artist, a distinguished figure or a general. Let him say to himself: I am a part of the herd and a … More Progressive or regressive?
So Far, So Good
February 11, 2026
…in spite of having been on a two week holiday, I think I’ve written more in the last five weeks than (certainly) the five weeks at the end of 2025.
This is excellent news for me as I had resolved to raise my writing game this year and increase my output. So far, so good. … More So Far, So Good
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