Gathering the orders for a takeaway Wagamama I remember my daughter's cautionary warning about the "Hot Chicken Katsu Curry", so I'm surprised when she, like me, chooses it. "This is as much adrenaline as I want," she says and we laugh our way through what is, even for someone who enjoys heat, a … [Read more...] about Adrenaline Junkie
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Desire Not Denial
I've spent an inordinate amount of time this week preparing for additional work that I don't want to do. My supervisor recently told me about an online therapy platform she's working for. "It's really slick and they have some excellent resources," she told me. "Maybe I'll have a look at … [Read more...] about Desire Not Denial
In Praise Of Hardship
My daughter bought me a copy of Ali Smith's latest novel, "Companion Piece" which is, as its title suggests, to compliment the quartet of stories she wrote in the years since Brexit as a reflection of the chaos and hope inherent in modern UK society. I am always left feeling fulfiled when I read … [Read more...] about In Praise Of Hardship
In Praise Of The Wild
On a balmy summer's evening, Martin is round for dinner and we're sitting outside wondering if the zoom lens on my camera is powerful enough to take a reasonable picture of the stunning moon. Deciding it isn't we eat ice cream and stare out into the wilderness. "Your garden reminds me of your … [Read more...] about In Praise Of The Wild
Being In Your Own Head
My daughter is sharing with us the latest instalment of her parking tribulations. "I just can't park, even though I know that I can." "You've got into your own head. Your conscious brain is getting involved where your unconscious can already cope." "I know, but if I keep scraping the kerb … [Read more...] about Being In Your Own Head