Needful Things by Stephen King. My rating: 5 of 5 stars. Needful Things is the story of a new shop that opens in a small town in Maine, and the subsequent events that unfold around the customers and the residents of the town as the proprietor of the shop begins to do business.The setting is … Continue reading Book Review: Needful Things
Feelings of Nostalgia During Lockdown
Searching this phrase turns up some interesting results on Google. I'm not the only one feeling nostalgic at the moment. Lockdown is having a big effect on people, creating mental space for reflection, and for many, nostalgia is proving to be an effective coping mechanism as we try to process the daily death tolls. I've … Continue reading Feelings of Nostalgia During Lockdown
Morning Pages
A couple of years ago I read a book called Gravitas, by Caroline Goyder. I read mostly on the Virgin train travelling from Wigan to Glasgow on a Monday morning. I was always happy when I could get a seat to myself and spread out, relax without worrying the person next to me would want … Continue reading Morning Pages
How it Really Feels to Shave Your Head
Spoiler: it's amazing! Back in March, just before the UK announced it was going into lockdown, I buzzed all the hair off my head. Two months later, I'm still sporting the buzzed/shaved/bald look, and loving it. Here, I'm going to address some of the doubts other guys may have when they are thinking of embarking … Continue reading How it Really Feels to Shave Your Head
Computers used in the Classic Dallas TV Series
Ewing Oil Computerised in 1982 Earlier this year I began watching the classic TV series, Dallas, which ran from 1978 to 1991. I don't recall what made me look, but I discovered all 357 episodes on Apple TV, and committed myself to a new daily routine of watching one over breakfast each day. During the … Continue reading Computers used in the Classic Dallas TV Series
What can I say that's not cliché? 