Moving to… Hackney Wick
Canals, craft beer, and questionable facial hair decisions – Hackney Wick isn’t just a postcode; it’s a lifestyle choice.
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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
Exploring East London with toddlers: As unforgettable adventures await...
East London isn't just expensive flat whites and cocaine in warehouse parties. It is also pretty good for children.
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?
Blog
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.
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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.
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Bad blog & dreams of running away to Norfolk
Not working and running away is just a dream
Writing a blog
Adding Comments to my Ghost blog
Cove - A brilliant and simple system for fairly basic blogs. Why I chose it and what it's like to set up
Blog
Dad styling a little girl's hair - A bridge too far
Why do I find styling my daughters hair so hard
Sleep training - no milk! Baby steps
No more milk at night, for us, a huge step forward
Reviews
Moving to Ghost from Squarespace
Why I moved to Ghost from Squarespace. It may well just be procrastination. But there are several advantages if you are writing a more text-based blog.
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Londongrad (podcast) - Review
How the Lebedevs partied their way to power and seduced the establishment. A fascinating podcast, with some shortcomings.
Health & Fitness
Buzzbike - Review
Buzzbike review - A quick review of my experience using Buzzbike to commute with my daughter Violet
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ONroute - How a service station saved my life
How a service station saved my life, when we found ourselves in a massive RV, on the motorway in a terrible storm.
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The Rest is Politics - Review
A quick review of Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart's podcast The Rest is Politics. It's very good, smart without being too serious.
Violet will be an only child
Due to age, ill health, and the pandemic Violet will be an only child. But maybe that isn’t a bad thing.