There are many things I will associate with my late mother. Cheese and wine. It didn't matter what day it was. A Friday or a Tuesday. Mum would put out wine, cheese and some sort of cracker as soon as she walked through the front door. Chocolate digestives. Mcvities, obviously. Nothing but the best, despite… Continue reading Association and loss.
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Not long until the flowers.
Theres a spot in my house I've found. A spot in place and time, of peace. In the early, humid spring evening, it's not quite warm enough to have the door open. I'm smoking again so I have to open something. I remembered the large kitchen window has a smaller sash at the top. I… Continue reading Not long until the flowers.
Freedom
I love the little wonders in life. I find lots of pleasure in my world around me. In the past two weeks, a few things of wonder have appeared before me. The first was a shooting star. It a was night without plans and I didn't want to sit in and watch a film. It… Continue reading Freedom
The 4 day working week.
I read this piece online suggesting a 4 say working week was the way forward and wanted to share my thoughts... I think it also needs to address cognitive load, which differs from person to person. And the reimbursement focus for the work being achieved. I.e the way salaries are paid. Yes we would all… Continue reading The 4 day working week.
The price some people pay
I wish I could show you the inside. If anyone wants to judge people on the breadline, just take a look at Fife's finest cell block flats; the road names have pretty places but the leaking buildings tell the truth. I grew up in such a middle class lifestyle yet I feel more at home… Continue reading The price some people pay




