Reviews
Swapfiet - The cheap man's family cargo bike?
Swapfiet review - a bit of a fudge but a workable and economical alternative for a commute with a bigger toddler
Walks & Travel
Another bus Youtube video, but this one was filmed by Elsie! not that she would admit it.
Blog
East London isn't just expensive flat whites and cocaine in warehouse parties. It is also pretty good for children.
Reviews
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
Swapfiet review - a bit of a fudge but a workable and economical alternative for a commute with a bigger toddler
East London isn't just expensive flat whites and cocaine in warehouse parties. It is also pretty good for children.
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
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.
A quick review of Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart's podcast The Rest is Politics. It's very good, smart without being too serious.
Navigating life in London. Ideas, reviews and comments
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.
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
I’ve probably missed the boat, starting a YouTube channel in 2023. But I’m enjoying the process.
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 are brilliant. It's difficult to overestimate how helpful I found them during the lockdown.
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, a good newsletter, a brilliant community
Should I rename the blog, or is it just more procrastinating?
How to increase your blog subscribers by 200% in one day...Start with a tiny number.
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.
I have failed. Second place doesn't cut it
Not working and running away is just a dream