It dawned on me today that we're all on a conveyor belt of life. A slow-moving toddle towards something else. But do we even realise we're on it? That we're on a constant, endless, dreary churn sitting there like mindless cartons of milk waiting to be shuffled along. Hoping maybe that we are of use,... Continue Reading →
Would you spend $69.4m on digital art that anyone can copy?
Would you spend $69.4m on one piece of digital art that anyone else can copy - and you can't even touch or hang on your wall? Well someone has. And it's been done through none other than one of the world's most well established auction houses - Christie's. Last week someone (I presume it's an actual... Continue Reading →
I’m playing Mario, watching the latest Pixar and eating a bowl of Coco Pops…this is 40!
I'm not sure if this is the thing we all anticipate at mid-life - but something strange is happening. I have bought a Nintendo Switch, I've just signed-up to Disney+ and I'm having midnight feasts of Coco-Pops! Is this normal at my age? Am I trying to cling-on/claim back my youth? Is lockdown making me... Continue Reading →
One tiny thing stands between me and greatness – the effort of opening my laptop
It's quite incredible how lazy I've become. Bit harsh on myself? Perhaps. But I bet you're as lazy as me, so I'm being harsh on us all. Does the thought of doing 'life admin' fill you with sheer dread? Not because it's going to drain your money with various boring things you will never actually enjoy -... Continue Reading →
My new shiny pan reflects who I truly am – a dull beige omelette
I didn't realise I could get quite so excited about a pan. A pan...yes, a simple pan. If I was to specify the nomenclature of my new dazzling silver pan then it would be a simple frying pan. But it's got some bulk behind it. It's heavy. It feels nice to hold. It's strong, stable.... Continue Reading →
I’ve marked my balls, I’m doused in alcohol…now get me on that tennis court
Oh tennis, how I've missed thee. Seven weeks you have been gone. Seven long weeks. For the last 54 days I have walked past the sad looking tennis courts and hoped that one day we will be reunited. One day. But in the normal world I play almost every day so it feels like I’ve... Continue Reading →
Jo Jo Rabbit…witty wonderful Waititi
I love Taika Waititi. And the most exciting thing happening this January - apart from the new vegan steak bake at Greggs - was the release of Jo Jo Rabbit. It has been far too long since his triumph Hunt for the Wilderpeople. I have recommended this film so many times that I have probably... Continue Reading →
You’ll be sorry if you miss this raw portrait of modern day Britain
This film (Sorry we Missed You) will certainly focus minds away from the day-in-day-out-Brexit-deal-no-deal-general-election-are-we-having-one-aren't-we-having-one-gloom!As I walked into the cinema Twitter was bubbling with the announcement of the impending December general election. The country may be worrying about big ideologies, but this film looks at what is actually important. The real impact that policies, rules and legislation... Continue Reading →
The Game Changers: reveals why ‘punching like a vegetarian’ is the highest praise
I’ve always believed that films can transform lives. But I’m not sure it’s ever happened to me - until last night. Or at least not in quite such a radical way. I went to the premiere of The Game Changers and I think it may change my life. James Wilks, who was once crowned ‘the... Continue Reading →
Can Viktor Frankl solve my existential millennial crisis?
As a millennial, (well, I'm just about a millennial - depending on which definition you read) I am partial to an existential crisis, or two. I announced this while I was playing tennis the other day. And my super intelligent friend questioned if it was actually an existential crisis, or just a crisis? Which, on... Continue Reading →
offbeat words 