I have lost my Filofax – half the population will wonder what that is and the other half will be surprised that there were any still left in existence. I didn’t do any of the things you’re supposed to do with it like keeping track of my very busy diary or storing the addresses of…
Month: May 2020
What your bookshelves say about you
Being confined to your home for long periods can lead to an unhealthy preoccupation with things that really don’t matter very much and it seems that the humble bookshelf is enjoying its moment in the sun. As we gaze at an ever-changing cast of talking heads broadcasting from their homes, what we’re really doing is…
Brain clutter and tai chi
I am practising tai chi, concentrating on the stretch going from my shoulder to my fingertips – for about 20 seconds, then my mind wanders off in another random direction. Why do I seem to have no control over my brain whatsoever? Surely I should be in charge and if I’m not, then who is?
The kitchen cupboards of last resort
It’s happened – I’ve finally run out of interesting and distracting things to do and have resorted to clearing out kitchen cupboards. There’s something in the air and I can no longer resist it. I’m sure I can do it without Marie Kondo’s help though and, really, how much is there in a kitchen cupboard…
Animals exercising their right to roam
I’m not a great fan of the news in general. It’s usually bad, frequently reflects editorial decisions I wouldn’t have made and is extremely repetitive. It’s also highly addictive, which is why I treat it somewhat like alcohol – fine in small doses, but leading to mental and physical breakdown if strict limits aren’t applied….