Why some got so excited at Musk’s “outburst” — It popped up on my news feed, then on my socials, and then I had a few people comment further on what happened. People from different countries, ages, backgrounds. Those three words rippled far. But the power behind the words actually comes from that man himself, who has caused markets…

Brace yourself, and stop eating. — In the end, none of those interesting facts were actually used during that conference. Alas, at least anyone who read that blog now knows them and can use them as a conversation starter. Whilst putting together the first list, it then extended into this list. Perhaps not the kind of…

Not all just goals and post-game beers. — As a football fan, I’m one of those that would much rather plan than watch. The game does many things for me, the physicality and technicality, the teamwork as well as the individual contribution, sometimes good and sometimes bad. It has been a staple in my life since I was…

It’s all a bit subjective. — In the lead up to appearing on a panel at a conference, you always expect to be asked for the usual things. A short bio and a photo for the website and other marketing. A call to share what should or shouldn’t be discussed. …

A reflection on what we’ve told ourselves — You don’t have to scroll too much to read about the damage that mass tourism or over tourism is doing to cities all over the world. Ancient buildings eroding away, crushes and pickpockets, problems with litter or prices. This day was always going to come though. When a certain percentage…

Dilemmas of a 21st century lad — Looking in the mirror after a shower, I see my body for what it is. One that can run long distances at a fair pace, one that can compete in contact sports with people much younger than me. One that doesn’t quite know how to swim, but at least doesn’t…

Flicking my productivity switch — On the drive home the other day, I noticed something weird. My feet were cold. This could only mean one thing — summer was over. The clocks have jumped back and the mornings have brightened up, for a little while at least. The temperatures are dropping, and not too much…

Left, right, then together. — I put down learning the keyboard as one of my hopes and aims for the year for a number of years consecutively. Then when it came to the end of the year, surprise surprise, I struck it off as a not-done-yet. After almost a decade I got rid of it…

Especially those that have grown over time — What word should I begin with? Well it all depends on how you look at it. Fortunately or unfortunately. The time has come for my grandmother to move, from her house into an apartment. …