All Fall Down/Distraction.

The monthly pole dance. Are we experiencing a time of dangerous mass distraction and mass disengagement ? The actual beginning … More

Discipline equals Freedom.

According to former SEAL team commander Jocko Willink. Well that was a wild night : we’ve just had the second … More

What is the Difference ?

What’s the difference between a new year’s resolution and a plan (any plan) for the 2026 ? It’s a very … More

Seriously in Decline.

Further thoughts/afterword. In this post, the follow up to my monthly polemic post, I want to make the case for … More

Surface Detail, Back Story’s & Repetition.

This month’s crafting work : carving and painting a miniature brick wall–rinse & repeat. This post’s title photograph is taken … More

Der Aktual (The Actual)

Autumn post on progress (or lack thereof) with the various projects. It’s a cold and windy autumn day, about to … More

Wheelsy, Bagsy & Toolsy….etc.

The slow happenings with my various projects and introducing a new, long term one. Some readers may remember that Bagsy … More

In Decline.

The monthly Pole Dance post. Why Samuel Barber’s Adagio in B minor might be my theme tune this month. ……And … More

Surely you can’t be Serious.

I am serious and please don’t call me Shirley I’m sure that most of you have heard that line multiple … More

From Ultra-light to Heavy-Heavy.

From Backpacking as a penniless teenager, through minimalist Bushcraft style Ultralight camping to the heavy-heavy version for camping road trips … More