Writing
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VR Kitchens, Professional Polishing, and the Perils of Woodland Soup
ince we have our visual “evidence” sorted, here is a wry, punchy excerpt you can use as a standalone highlight or a social media teaser. It captures the spirit of the Relentless Sabbatical—moving from high-tech kitchens to low-tech mud in… Continue reading
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The Relentless Sabbatical: Kidneys, Chieftain Tanks, and Pickled Pizza
Between the ‘black art’ of budgeting and the forensic investigation of a toddler’s pizza-making techniques, I’m beginning to think retirement was a lot quieter when I had a job. Continue reading
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Progress is a HB Pencil
This week was a masterclass in the Great British pastime of “Planning Large Projects While Being Moderately Exhausted.” The Digital SisyphusMonday began with that dangerous, early-morning optimism that usually precedes a total technological collapse. By noon, after several “IT Improvements”… Continue reading
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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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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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My five favourite fun activities
Thoughts about having fun times Continue reading
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My Memorable First Day of Blogging
The author reflects on their first day of blogging, emphasizing the initial fear and excitement, the joy of writing, and how it ultimately led to increased confidence in creating content. Continue reading
Forwards and occasionally sidewards - everyday musings of life 