Category Archives: Personal

So, in a word, wow — with the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown, UK riots, Arab Spring uprisings, dictators and terrorist leaders executed, tabloid hacking scandals, Euro crisis and a Royal wedding, 2011 was a momentous and tumultuous year … Continue reading →

I just don’t understand the outcry about the Patois Bible. How people can get upset about the translation of something that was originally translated itself from Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic — passed down via word of mouth for centuries before … Continue reading →

“A person should not believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.” – Ferris Bueller Some people may frown on this as being the kind of self-serving attitude that has led to the materialistic and hedonistic modern way of … Continue reading →

One of the things I love about working for a design agency is the annual Secret Santa. Instead of the random £10 piece of quirky tat which have given rise to campaigns that ask people to consider a charity donation … Continue reading →

“Nature finds a way” — Dr. Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) Jurassic Park Stop and think for a moment about all of the things that had to happen in history for you to be here today reading this. Think about all … Continue reading →

Only in the UK could rioters in £100 trainers organising things on £300 smartphones claim to be in poverty… – Wessel Sleeking We are sold on the notion that wealth and fame are the be all and end all. A … Continue reading →

This is another post topic taken from The Daily Post: Describe your dream house (cost and location are no issue). House prices (like most financial things) confuse me. I’m of the opinion that it boils down a huge Government-sanctioned Ponzi … Continue reading →

I remember reading an interesting discussion topic a while ago which I’ve only recently rediscovered and given new though to as I continue to get used to the idea of being a parent. This AskReddit thread raises the point that … Continue reading →