The work/life balance (or lack thereof) and why am I so busy?

The work/life balance (or lack thereof) and why am I so busy?

They say that a vacation is beneficial because “a change is as good as a rest”. I think that there…

Six of the best: beers

Six of the best: beers

When I was a kid, I tasted some beer and found out that I did not like it. It was…

What if? How history could have been different

What if? How history could have been different

When I was a kid at school, I thought that history was a waste of time. What was the point…

An update on bottle sizes

An update on bottle sizes

I have always been fascinated by the measurement of things and our perception of those measurements. I constantly bump into…

Seeing the light – a revolution in illumination

Seeing the light – a revolution in illumination

For most of us, most of the time, having enough light to see, read or do whatever is not a…

Two failed marriages and some investment advice

Two failed marriages and some investment advice

I think that I should explain straight away – if only for the benefit of my wife, who may be…

The Greek tragedy – what is it all about?

The Greek tragedy – what is it all about?

There are two topics that I carefully avoid discussing in this blog: religion and politics. I would only have to…

Working on the weekend

Working on the weekend

Categorizing people is something that we all do. It can be judgemental, which is bad. However, a degree of analysis…

Desert Island Discs

Desert Island Discs

In the UK, there is a very popular radio show called Desert Island Discs. This show has run continuously for…