My perspective on cars

My perspective on cars

In modern society cars are totally ubiquitous. Almost everyone has one and many people gain a lot of pleasure from…

What is a university degree for?

What is a university degree for?

In October 1975, I set off on what, for me, was a great adventure: I went to university. It was…

Memoirs

Memoirs

Like everyone, all my life I have been surrounded by memories. There are other people’s – like my parents talking…

The House Book

The House Book

Although, strictly speaking, he did not originate it, there is a famous quote that is usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin:…

Reflections of a non-traveler

Reflections of a non-traveler

At the end of last week, I was struggling to return home from a short visit to Germany. As I…

Can you understand me?

Can you understand me?

This week I am in Nuremberg, Germany. It is a country that I enjoy visiting, as stuff seems to just…

Six (more) of the best foods

Six (more) of the best foods

My recent experiment with adjusting my diet was interesting, even if it was not 100% conclusive. Watching for the appearance…

Avoiding the cows

Avoiding the cows

I am carrying out an experiment. On myself. It started about 10 days ago and will run for 2 weeks….

How many screens do you need?

How many screens do you need?

I like a simple life. At least, that is what I tell myself. However, working with modern technology, even though…