Pickering 1940s weekend
On Saturday, Helen and I dressed ourselves (and the boys) up and drove over to Pickering for their excellent 1940s weekend. As Helen remarked while we were getting ready, ‘Some…
In praise of the fisherman’s smock
With the arrival of midsummer, I am mostly to be found in my seasonal uniform of borderline-too-short shorts, Henley tee, boots and a fisherman’s smock. It was my stepfather,…
March and April – the months that were
I’ve realised it’s a little while since I posted a run-down of recent adventures and discoveries, so here’s a quick update on the last couple of months. Just your standard…
February 2026 – the month that was
Publishing a few days late this time because I managed to pick up a stinking cold at the end of last week. Remarkable that it didn’t happen earlier, given that…
A few recent pocket cartoons
A month is a long time in the news cycle – especially with our current crop of world leaders and politicians. For a long time I’ve processed my own thoughts…
The gear I wouldn’t be without #1: Opinel No. 8 pocket knife
I’ve been thinking lately about the bits and bobs of kit or clothing that I get most use out of in life. Not necessarily the best or most specialist stuff,…
January 2026 – the month that was
For me, January felt like it took a long time to get going. Perhaps it’s because I took so much time off over Christmas, then returned to my desk and…
How to wear a beret for men
I realised a while back that there’s not a lot online about how to style berets for men – and looking at what there is, most of it is cobbled…
Too many resolutions
A new year ticks over, and having finally taken a bit of time to jot down some resolutions, I find I have covered three sides of A4 and reached a…
The Porcelain Poet is out today
I know, I know, two years is a long time to wait for a sequel. But here – just in time for Christmas – is the follow-up to my debut…
