September is great for reviewing progress. Setting new goals. Starting afresh... That's what I read often, anyway. Does anyone really, properly sit down in the Autumn and say, "right, the leaves are turning, it's time to review all my goals, mark my progress, adjust accordingly, and set sail with renewed confidence!" though? I feel like … Continue reading “The perfect is the enemy of the good…” →

"Are you stupid?" A genuine question from a genuinely lovely friend. We'd had a few drinks admittedly, and I was telling her about going on a climate change march in central London with O at the weekend. She didn't understand what good it would do. Why bother? It won't change anything, No one's going to … Continue reading Friends of the Earth →

More than half-way through January and I'm just about getting used to typing 201-9, at last, as I drag my sorry arse out of 201-8. I've blogged before about setting a theme each year, and how it helps to focus my mind. Last year was the year of Renewal. And with it came a new … Continue reading 2019: the year of perseverance →

In 3 day's time, I'm starting a new job as a Digital Comms Officer. The position is quite junior, but the charity is based a 20-minute walk from my house - a rare luxury in London. The cause resonates with me: supporting vulnerable people who don't want to or, for whatever reason, can't go to … Continue reading Out with the old… →