Yesterday was the lad’s last day at school, which means we’re now into the summer holiday. Usually, we’d be in the UK for some/much of this break, but this year we’re firmly entrenched in: sweltering heat, the occasional thunderstorm, rice and noodles, skating practice, mangoes and quadruple dustbin lorry rendezvous (is that also a plural?)Continue reading “Alarming”
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Playtime
I took my children out to play today. In fact, I take them most days, weather* permitting. I suppose I should consider myself rather fortunate that I have the time and opportunity to do so. Indeed I do. I think I mentioned it elsewhere, but it was the sight of children playing happily that openedContinue reading “Playtime”
Smart
Yes, I know it’s not exactly groundbreaking to launch into a critique of the rise and rise of the smartphone, but here’s how it finds its way to a place in my vision. There is no point debating the mobile phone; the smartphone. Smart it undoubtedly is. In fact, I distinctly remember the first timeContinue reading “Smart”
2020 - A Year of Perfect Vision 