The Scrum Steam
mhsutton This exchange happened on WhatsApp between my buddy and I. Enjoy. On a cold day, the heat coming off a rugby scrum can be such that it creates a visual…
Micro Blog
How Sporty is Spain?
I recently took up running and had occasion to shop for running gear and suddenly I’m seeing people wearing “sports” clothing everywhere. Most are unlikely to be heading to the…
Telephones in toilets
What is it with telephones in hotel room toilets? In this apparently 5-star hotel I’m holed up in Amsterdam – they have 3 phones in this room and one of…
Who is telling your story?
I’m reading an autobiography of George Carlin – one of my favourite comedians. This biography is much more than an autobiography – it is more like a spending an endless…
Every kid needs to learn to use a toilet brush
I recently showed my son to use a toilet brush to clean up a mess he made. Of course he turned his nose up and made the face that says…
Love with Dead Things
Our walnut tree gives us lovely walnuts and dead leaves. Both are lovely in different ways. I actually love sweeping up the leaves, hearing them crunch underfoot and , occasionally,…