Yahoo! Answers have found that Yorkshire people are the most opinionated in the country. Anybody prepared to argue with that? Anybody surprised? No blogging until Monday, I’ll be in London town or in bed, depending on my health. I woke up with a sore throat and ear infection today. It does make me sound like…

The dieting industry worth £4.6 billion a year 20% of all women dieters have a secret stash of food for snacking………. ……….use of liposuction increased by 9.6% last year. Average time spent preparing  meal in the UK, 19 minutes 1 in 10 young people have never cooked a proper meal since they don’t know how…

When Einstein was asked why he never carried a notebook to jot down ideas, the perplexed answer was, "I just don’t have many good ideas". I can relate to that today, banging my head against a brick wall, trying to make a brief sing.

Played some five a side with people from work today, which is a bit tough with the swimming training I’m doing too.  It doesn’t matter how fit I get, I’ll never be any good, good job that fellow players are understanding and more importantly, out of shape.  I can just about escape looking too lame…

We went to a free classical music concert this weekend. It was open air at Kirkstall Abbey, replete with fireworks and specially lit up ancient monastery for ambience. Mrs Hovells and her Mum. It was nice to feel a community coming together, and surprising to see so many different people were enjoying classical music. Being…

Ideas from last night’s Genius programme on Radio 4 (normal people get their ideas discussed live on radio). Some daft, some unworkable, but some brilliant. Shows what can happens people are allowed to speak freely. Interesting how much it got people talking too. Take time off now in exchange for retiring a bit later –…

Paul Colman’s written an interesting post on taking your time and finding ways to enjoy delays. I have a few issues with this since I’ve pledged to never be late again, but I like the way it questions  rushing and trying to do everything at once. Here’s a visual demonstration of doing too much in…

We met last night in Leeds for a few drinks last night. I was a bit nervous this time since it was down to me to arrange a venue. Realising with horror that I’m too old and dull to know where to go in my own town centre, I stuck to what I know and…

Great post from beeker about mutual respect and treating young creatives better while not bowing and scraping to the rest. Couldn’t have put it better myself.

What are the things that get you really riled about working with  agencies? I  need a favour if you can spare the time, can you spare five minutes to let me know five things you would change? I would greatly be in your debt. Anything from the client side doubly do. Might make interesting reading…