This was me aged 12 on a swimming trip to Germany, proudly sporting my City of Leeds team t-shirt. It was my first trip abroad without Mum and Dad, and I was bit nervous, but a bit curious about what it would be like. It ended up being one of those times when you feel…

  There’s an interesting post on Russell’s blog with lots of advice on moving from account handling to planning. There’s plenty there on how you can make it happen, but less about the things you might want to consider first. I made the move myself and found that I had to get used to some…

I’m enjoying  Joe Klein’s new book. In ‘Politics Lost’, the author of ‘Primary Colours’ argues that politicians need to lead with more conviction and humanity. As voters look for sincerity rather than minutia of policy, it’s how you come across, not what you say. This blog and politics don’t mix, but just for once…….I reject…

Here’s a great Observer article on Generation Y and Web 2.0 stuff. It describes the complexity involved in younger people wanting to be defined by what they do, not what they consume. There’s also some thought provoking views on how tough the young have it in the UK- worries about pensions, can’t afford to buy…

Two things happened to me this week that were linked in an odd way. First off, on Tuesday I was starving on a train and went to the food bi t for a bacon sandwich. The cue was about 20 deep, people were impatient and their was just one poor girl serving. She worked at…

…little things make a big difference. Her indoors was away last night,this was waiting for me when I got home.

I used to work in Canary Wharf in another life and last week I was back for the first time since 1998. There wasn’t much about then and getting there was a victory,largely  thanks to the unreliable Docklands Light Railway. A lot has changed. Just to wind me up, they finished the Jubilee Line about…

It just tastes better, I’m not sure why, but it just does. I love the bubbles you get on the surface of a freshly poured cup. You never get that from tea made in a mug. I’m experimenting with my own blends at the moment. Earl Grey only seems to work on it’s own, peppermint…

Here’s Carol’s blog.