“I’d Forgotten How To Live (in praise of Feeder)” 12 minute read It was My Perfect Day. On the 31st of May 2008 I boarded a boat in the Bristol harbour. But it wasn’t just any boat, it was the Thekla; a 500 capacity music venue that’s been moored at the harbour walls since 1984….
The Unspoken Side of Christmas
“The Unspoken Side of Christmas” 7 minute read What images come to mind when you think of Christmas? Maybe you’re thinking about the jolly, bearded, and red-suited Santa preparing Rudolph and his gang of reindeer for the long night ahead. Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house. Maybe you’re thinking about…
The Truth About Friendships
“The Truth About Friendships” 5 minute read “If just one person had stopped to ask me if I was okay then I wouldn’t have jumped.” This heartbreaking sentence was spoken by a young man who had been interviewed for a television documentary about male suicide. Speaking to the interviewer, he talked about a dark…
The Unfamiliar Familiar Path
“The Unfamiliar Familiar Path” 4 minute read I went for a walk today. And while this may not be the most exciting opening line I’ve ever written, there’s a little more to this story. So let me say that again. I went for a walk today. It’s a circular route which begins right on…
Turning 40 (and The 12 Biggest Life Lessons That I Learned in my 30’s) – Part Four
Turning 40 (and The 12 Biggest Life Lessons That I Learned in my 30’s) – Part Four 9 minute read Click here to read Part Three of “Turning 40 (and The 12 Biggest Life Lessons That I Learned in my 30’s)” where I talk about people pleasers, dickheads, people that talk shit, and Kodak…