Changing career in 2024
2024 was a significant year for me. I took the massive step to redefine my career. It's not easy, and in my view a...
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The Fediverse is awkward
The Fediverse, for those who are not familiar, is a collection of servers communicating with each other -- sharing data created by people like you. ...
My contribution to the world in 2024
I don't like to look back on my year, or life, I'd rather look forward. However, I had this idea to blog about some of...
Christmas Chill
Recently I redefined Christmas -- and it is much more relaxed. Now my partner and I treat it as a holiday time to spend with...
Are we taking bets yet on when the Trump-Musk degenerates will buy TikTok USA?
Human Pin cushion
At the ripe young age of 54, I have managed to avoid ever having blood taken for tests, and skipped the need for a doctor...
It's been a while
After writing fifty blogs posts in 50 days, I took some time off. It just so happened that I was going abroad around the time...
Listening In?
I am not one who subscribes to conspiracy theories at all. However, a recent run in with Facebook has made me wonder. My partner and...
It ends at Fifty
Recently I set myself a small challenge, and for those who follow along, you will know it was the FiftyIn50 blogging challenge. I used a...
A News event from my childhood
Write about a news event from when you were still in school and how it made you feel. I’m not sure I was very aware...
Life rules?
Do I have a set of rules or guidelines for life? Not that I'm conscious of. I don't have a rule book, or list. However...
Celebrity Status
I have, over the years, met a number of celebrities in a variety of circumstances. It would be vulgar of me to name drop. I...
My Writing Process
After seeing Robert’s post on the process of blogging, it sparked me into action. I’ve been thinking about explaining my own process but figured no...
International Roaming
Do you consider yourself to be an international person? I would say yes -- I have a home in Scotland and one in Spain, and...
Everyone is Beautiful
What is your all-time favourite story to tell from all the jobs you've held? Not my career, but this one has stuck with me for...
Youthful bliss
Today's prompt: What do you remember being a big deal to adults during your childhood or teenaged years? I've been thinking how to interpret this...
Observational Travel
Picture the scene.... Yesterday I am sitting on the train, as part of my day of travel. I have three hours of confinement in the...
Get Scribbling
The Scribbles blogging platform brought me back to blogging after a bit of a hiatus. If your thinking of starting a blog, or moving to...
Exercise and Me
Are you an exerciser? What physical achievement are you most proud of? Ever play any sports? No! Do you even know me? LOL. Next question....
Car, Train, Plane
What's the last trip you took? Today’s blogging topic is actually quite timely. My most recent journey is today and I am typing this as...