Observations · Questions · Everyday life
In The Shower
The things that get stuck in my head. Some funny. Some thoughtful. Occasionally a moan. They don’t all arrive in the shower, but quite a few start with a question.
Latest · Everyday kindness
That Everything is OK in the World Feeling
A crowded train, a well-meant offer of a seat and an awkward misunderstanding. A funny reminder that small acts of kindness still matter—even when they go slightly wrong.
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A small connection
Whatever Happened to Saying Good Morning?
One stranger said “Good morning” as he walked past me. It lasted only a second, but it made me wonder whether we’ve forgotten how much a simple acknowledgement of another person can matter.
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Memories · Modern life
We Managed Without Smartphones. Apparently.
The wrong bus. The wrong train. A very expensive night in Southampton. Perhaps having a phone in your pocket isn’t such a terrible idea after all.
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Everyday life · A little anxiety
Things That Make Me Anxious: The Dentist
A busy phone, a hygienist and the entire Black & Decker tool set. All I wanted was one call to get me out of the chair.
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