We were in Cornwall for New Year. It may have been winter, but there were still families playing on beaches, and just like summer, the kids would pester Dad to help them build a sandcastle. And of course, the kids soon get bored and go paddling or something. But, equally axiomatic,  Dad’s into building his…

9am, New Years Day, Porthmeor Beach, Cornwall. Bloody Cold………..

That’s pretty much it this year.  I’m lounging around not working for a couple of days before two days at the new job…..then it’s Christmas. So, apart from a bit of lurking on other people’s blogs, see you in January.

I leave work tomorrow. The desk tidying is nearly done. Naturally the little thing that does Darth vader breathing when it’s opened comes with me. Incidentally, they’re interviewing someone for my job right now. I’m not too impressed – the guy is wearing a suit (Toryboy springs to mind).

This article shows how the onset of high definition TV has some unforeseen consequences. The image is getting TOO GOOD, exposing beauties as not that beautiful after all, flimsy cardboard sets, hungover pallor, panstick makeup and even stage blood.  I think that’s the really interesting bit of how technology evolves. Not only do you really…

Goodby Nike Superfly. We’ve been through a lot together, but it’s time you moved to a higher plane. And hello Nike Mogan. You’ve a lot to live up to.

Let me be clear, I don’t like Tesco. It doesn’t use its scale for good, it’s bland and it’s not as good value as makes out. But that’s a very subjective view based some very personal values. Still, every now and and again I’ve paid a visit under duress. It’s close to where I work…

So, finally, here are some pointers to dealing with the odd difficult situations you may come accross. You’ll come across three difficults types of behaviour: Dominant people taking up too much time and space liking the sound of their own voice. Reticent people who don’t way much and are way too shy. Evasive people who…

The deadline for Paul’s Account Planning School of the Web project is fast approaching. The task is here if you need a reminder. While you’re on Paul’s site read this post on change. Lovely.

The ever generous Mark McGuinness sent me a free ‘e-book’ on time management for creative types. As he suggested, I’ve gone to chapter 5 first – managing emails and stuff. If the rest is as good this will be a gem. You can download it here.