Cars
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Gremlins, Grandchildren, and the 1pm Departure
This week, The Wry Observer goes global with news from Melbourne, while staying firmly rooted in the mysteries of Pewsey. From the ‘Around the World’ shop that never leaves the UK, to the Porsche’s £300 encounter with a damp cloth,… Continue reading
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The Weekly Rambling: Chainsaws, Chases, and the Tapas-Curry Conundrum
Dispatches from The Wry Observer This week, the ‘Unrestricted Life’ proves that retirement is anything but quiet. From a garden battle with a ‘hungry’ chipper to the mystery of ‘scaffold-pole’ legs, I navigate the physical toll of home maintenance. Meanwhile,… Continue reading
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Ceps, Craters, and a Catastrophic Failure
Dispatches from The Wry Observer This week, the ‘Unrestricted Life’ serves up a masterclass in modern absurdity. From decoding culinary ‘compression socks’ to surviving a catastrophic bicep failure at the Saturday ‘Binge-Gym,’ I navigate the fine line between dignity and… Continue reading
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The Gavel, the Gearstick, and the Great Renovation: A Manifesto for the Refined Rebel
For decades, my writing was shackled by the cold, grey chains of “Business English.” I spent a lifetime “aligning stakeholders” and “optimising synergies.” I wrote reports so dry they could be used to preserve mummies. But the boardroom door has… Continue reading
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Transforming Driver Training with Carma Drivers
I’ve been busy over the last few months working with my business partner Vicky to launch our new business, Carma Drivers. I’m pleased to say that we launched at the end of October and we’re both busy now promoting the… Continue reading
Forwards and occasionally sidewards - everyday musings of life 