Cybex MIOS - Review

The Cybex MIOS is rose gold and flash. But it's also brilliant; its a workhorse and the perfect size. Of all the many, many things you buy a child, I think this is my favourite

Beyond the Hallowed Sky - Review

Beyond the Hallowed Sky is a powerful and thought-provoking novella that will appeal to fans of Ken MacLeod's earlier works. Its the first book I've read since Violet was born, and it didn't disappoint.

Walking to Hackney Wick

My first attempt at making a Youtube video. Check out the cool guy in the motorised wheel chair who got me in trouble for using copyrighted material

Starting a YouTube channel in 2023

I’ve probably missed the boat, starting a YouTube channel in 2023. But I’m enjoying the process.

A London life - a new name, same blog.

I have changed the name of the blog. In the spirit of the new year, it was time for a change of name and a slight change of direction

Walking videos - Reviews

Walking videos are brilliant. It's difficult to overestimate how helpful I found them during the lockdown.

Being an old dad can be lonely

It almost goes without saying that being a dad is brilliant. But it can be extreamly lonely, being an older dad seems to make you evenmore isolated...maybe I am just moaning.

The New Fatherhood - Review

The New Fatherhood, a good newsletter, a brilliant community

A London life - Should I change the name of the blog?

Should I rename the blog, or is it just more procrastinating?

The blog is blowing up…I have a member!

How to increase your blog subscribers by 200% in one day...Start with a tiny number.

Should you set up a pension for your toddler?

I have set up a pension for Violet. I hope the joys of compound interest will give her a comfortable life without making her an entitled brat.

Rejection - Second place is not good enough

I have failed. Second place doesn't cut it