On occasion, particularly if I am feeling a little childish, when asked what I do for work I have said I am a Professional Secret Keeper and Legal Drug Dealer. The second part is probably fairly obvious. I prescribe people medication, some of which would have a street value if you decided to sell them, … Continue reading Professional Secret Keeper
If you have ever watched a nature documentary, particular one narrated by everyone’s favourite David Attenborough, there is a good chance you will have seen a sequence involving chimpanzees (or similar primates). Charismatic and inquisitive, chimps make for great TV. If they include a baby or two you are on to a sure fire winner. … Continue reading Chimpanzees and baby stuff
Despite appearances to the contrary, I have been attending a gym since last summer. At the most I manage to get to the gym a couple of times a week, and walking the dog on the other days gives me at least a chance to stretch my legs (and his). Anyone who attends a gym … Continue reading We be scientists
… you would think we would learn the way these things work, which is this: everything that’s already in the world when you’re born is just normal; anything that gets invented between then and before you turn thirty is incredibly exciting and creative and with any luck you can make a career out of it; … Continue reading Hail, Luddites!
I know what you are thinking*; GRAVY?! I have a million excuses, but I’ll just go with I’m a Yorkshireman mascarading as a Scot for the night, everything is better with gravy. For all the real Scots and friends celebrating, Happy Burns Night! Here’s to the Immortal Memory, Lassies and Laddies. Cheers! 🥃 (*And look, … Continue reading Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race!
Self-Indulgent Twaddle 