A little side project I've been working on for a while.... After long days working as a Sales and Marketing Director, there’s nothing better than stepping outside. I love breathing in the fresh air and sitting in the garden. I enjoy being alongside nature and my hand-dug nature pond. My professional world is filled with... Continue Reading →
Social Anxiety – Making Friends as an Adult
So, you’ve just received the invite to the Christmas party and you're thinking - Who actually wants to go to that? A recent invite that I received was to the Bracknell Forest Runners Christmas party! What could be more awkward than trying to bond with people you only know as The Heavy Breather, Mrs Snot,... Continue Reading →
The Return of the President
The Comeback King He’s back again, with tariffs high,Riding a rocket through darkened sky.“Make imports pay!” his rallying call,Whilst mixing cement, re-building the wall. Across the seas, he stirs the mess,No women in charge, not a single dress.Oil prices spike, but he doesn’t care,He’s got golf, and orange hair to prepare. Ukraine? he shrugs, “Hey,... Continue Reading →
My first book – ‘Watched’: A Captivating Tale of Control and Manipulation
I've often been told 'you should write a book' - so I have.... A super special thanks to my editor chum Mrs Meech. She's a proper author who's encouraged me to see this through to the end. Please check her out - Nicola Meech - and do buy her books! Other thanks to my tiny... Continue Reading →
Lighten Your Load: Declutter Mentally and Physically
Be honest. Life can sometimes feel like a drag, almost like a chore, right? So assuming you're human and your life isn't perfect, I thought I’d share my thoughts. Stop Wandering - Set Up Camp Here People like me are always itching to move on, do more, find a better spot and it often feels... Continue Reading →
Conquer Sa Calobra: A Cyclist’s Challenge in Mallorca
Mallorca Cycling: If you’re looking for a thrilling cycling adventure, Mallorca is stands out as the ultimate destination. Panoramic rides along the Mediterranean coast, heart-thumping climbs, endless coffees, cakes and gels only complement the weather, bars, beach and decent grub. Martin and I descended upon Mallorca mid-sept and took on two of the island’s most... Continue Reading →
Carp, Chaos, and Cheesy Chips
“It’s called fishing, not catching”, suggested one of the lads ‘Buzz, Buzz’ – it’s 5am and so off I go to Makins for 10 hours fishing with fishing legend Lee Le Tree in Nuneaton. “We’ll get you a bend in the rod no worries”, he promised. And so armed with bags, trollies, poles, bags, more... Continue Reading →
A master of comedy and acting – but at what cost.
I was truly stunned when I heard about Robin Williams passing 10 years ago. So sad, shocking and such a waste of a life - something felt by millions. Like many I’d grown up watching Mork, Good Morning Vietnam and love the characters he played in The Dead Poets Society, Patch Adams, Jack, Good Will... Continue Reading →
Pauls five minute poems – No AI allowed
I like writing poems,Most are poor,I’ll post them here weekly,You can offer a score. A simple process,I boil the kettle,In less than 5 minutesTo test I'm not mental? Corned Beef - A mans delight. So picture the scene,It’s twelve fourteen,It’s lunchtime soon,You know what I mean? I’ve done the toast,And buttered it twice,The biscuits are... Continue Reading →
The Eulogy I Never Wrote
When someone close to you dies everything changes. You can feel the death and loss very deeply and as such, writing a eulogy is a daunting task for anyone. As the pressure mounts as the time gets closer, you start to think harder about what's been asked of you, and when your feeling low and... Continue Reading →