Some years ago, in the midst of an argument, my wife said to me, "There's more to running a house than making dinner." She was right, there's no denying it. I felt shame being perceived as such a domestic "one-trick pony", but it also resonated in a different way, as something I rely on to … [Read more...] about Comfort Food
Loss
A Place For Everything
A postcard drops through the letterbox as I'm hoovering around the massive dog crate that the younger dog no longer uses but where the older one seeks refuge when she needs a bit of peace. The card is from "The Idler" magazine reminding me of my recent subscription so I put it on a pile of books … [Read more...] about A Place For Everything
Stretch Or Panic?
Returning home from a sodden dog walk in teeming rain I pass a few joggers looking as miserable as the weather and feel happy in the certain knowledge that however good running might be for my physical body, I don't want to do it. In an age when we can't move for unsolicited advice about what we … [Read more...] about Stretch Or Panic?
Who Wants To Live Forever?
When I first heard of Bryan Johnson, a mega-wealthy tech entrepreneur who reportedly spends more than $2 million a year trying to keep his 45-year-old self a physical representation of 18 I admit to scoffing at his quest for eternal life. Looking further into his story I discovered a deeper and … [Read more...] about Who Wants To Live Forever?
Notable Death
Opening the front door bleary-eyed on the morning of the night before my sister stands with an unusually serious look on her face. "Have you heard the news?" "No, what?" "Princess Diana is dead." It was the day after my birthday and just a handful of months following the death of my … [Read more...] about Notable Death