Every now and again I get to meet a figure like Dan Flanagan. According to his Linkedin profile, Dan is a "social entrepreneur" and yet he also describes himself as a "part-time revolutionary." … [Read more...]
Throwing away my youth
I unlocked the padlock, swung-open the metal door and peered into the poorly-lit storage unit. My heart immediately sank when I saw what was in there. The first thing to catch my eye among the carefully stacked boxes was a plastic shopping basket filled with the most random selection of items ever collected in one small space. There was an ancient tin of shaving foam, two bow … [Read more...]
Motherless, as drawn by someone special
You know what it’s like when you move house; you put things in boxes and then unpack them a while later. In doing so you sometimes discover hidden gems that were long forgotten. This drawing, a picture of the statue Motherless by George Anderson Lawson is one such item. … [Read more...]
Dollar Shave Club; A part of my morning routine
Mornings are always a busy time in our household. I think it’s the same in most families with young children. I will, however, always take the time to ensure I am well-groomed and presentable. … [Read more...]
Close up!
I've had a manic week. The lead up to Father's Day is always a manic time for us dad bloggers and there's been ongoing stress with our impending house move. It was, therefore, nice to simply take some time out for myself one afternoon and wander off into some nearby meadow land to practice my close up photography. … [Read more...]