Dogs
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Password Rabbit Holes, Barber Capes, and Heatwave 4.0
Having a two-hour sleep yesterday afternoon was much needed. Waking up wide awake at 3:00 AM this morning was decidedly not. Still, determined to make up for lost time, I got stuck into a technical admin task I’d been putting… Continue reading
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Stonehenge Architects and the ‘Pink Book’ Escape
Determined not to get caught in gridlock on the dreaded A303 while dropping Mum back home, we agreed to hit the road at 7:00 AM. Continue reading
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Quitting While You’re Ahead
Feeling fully energised, properly fuelled by a decent breakfast, and thoroughly motivated, my first table tennis match of the morning was against Kevin. Keen not to pick up where I’d left off yesterday, I got my eye in quickly and… Continue reading
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An Exercise in Fragmented Productivity
The neighbours were almost certainly eyeing me through their curtains, convinced I’ve finally lost my mind: out there diligently mowing what remains of the lawn in the middle of a drought. Continue reading
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24-Hour Dog Walks & Samsung Transfers
Two gym days in a row! I was back with a vengeance, eager to make up for my forced two-week hiatus from exercise. The early workout was particularly welcome, as I’d earmarked the rest of the morning for transferring everything… Continue reading
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Umbilical, Adages, and a London Lifeline
As I pulled into the recycling centre with yet another car boot overflowing with cardboard, a heavy sense of repetition washed over me. This is rapidly becoming a weekly pilgrimage; I must remember to ask the attendants if they issue… Continue reading
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Mud Stew, Bombarians, and the Great Barbecue Battle
I don’t remember our furniture being quite so heavy and awkward when we emptied the house three months ago. Colin and I did a fair amount of huffing and puffing just wrestling the sofa through the door. As for the… Continue reading
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🚗 Coffee Shops, Cooling Fans, and Closed Chapters
Day four of the cold from hell started once again in the pitch-black, early hours of the morning—me pacing around drinking cold remedies while the rest of Pewsey slept peacefully. My colds usually follow a highly predictable cycle: a tickly… Continue reading
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🛰️ Satellite Counting and the Tin Furnace
As I lay in bed wide awake at 3 AM—struggling to breathe, coughing, and spluttering—I found myself wondering how on earth I manage to pick up quite so many colds. This particular one is a right stinker. With sleep out… Continue reading
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The Weekly Digest: Scrapers, Swaps, and Spiritual Recovery
The week encompassed significant changes as the chaotic building site transitioned into a livable space. Major milestones included removing waste and battling excessive packaging. Mixed experiences at table tennis and a village committee meeting followed, culminating in a fulfilling Saturday… Continue reading
Forwards and occasionally sidewards - everyday musings of life 