I’ve just started reading a new book and the font is giving me school boy flashbacks. It reminds me of novels that were mandatory reads. Books that were printed in the 50’s or 60’s where it appears the approach was to squash as much text as possible with every page.Which got me thinking.Did the author/publisher … Continue reading Fonty Font →

In a recent game of nods and volleys with friends we made a rule that if the goalkeeper concedes 3 goals then they have to buy the scorer of the 3rd goal a cup of coffee.This incentive brings with it a certain tension.Because when the group is on 2 goals and moving in for the … Continue reading Nods and volleys →

When young Alfie clapped eyes on that jacket time slowed down.The violent shades of orange and yellow clashed horribly with the bright pinks and greens strewn across the back.But Alfie wouldn't have described the mixture of colours in a negative way, the only way to describe this item of clothing in Alfie's view was - … Continue reading THE COOLEST JACKET IN THE WORLD →

Devious Derek was an ambitious piano instructor and one who's profits were not going to be hindered by conventional opening hours.He had tried and failed to book students in for late night appointments.But apparently they all had homework and bed times, the babies!So he had to stick to the typical hours of operation.But that would … Continue reading Devious Derek →

Between the excitement of the start and the fulfillment of the end there is this huge no man's land of uncertainty.To get you through this foggy terrain I think it's worth discussing Seth Godin's 'The Dip'.'The Dip' is the term Seth has coined that describes the lowest point or aspect of a project that has … Continue reading That foggy terrain →

Banter - often an excuse for taking the mick out of people.'Ah you can't get bad about that we were just having a bit of banter!'I think it's easier to describe mocking as 'banter' if it's back and forth. If two are participating. An Eric Bantona and an Archbishop of Bant-erbury.There's less room for guilt … Continue reading Banta Claus →

Let’s say hypothetically that we can see into the future and after years of blood, sweat and tears, you don’t 'make it' as a creative.Will you regret the time spent?Will you look back on your efforts with bitter disappointment and shame or was it a worthwhile journey?Whilst you contemplate the above question I thought I … Continue reading Feeling alive →

“I don’t want the acrid taste of not knowingonly the sweetness of certainty”Ethan Hersh“Our new Constitution is now established, everything seems to promise it will be durable; but, in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes”Did you notice that when Benjamin Franklin was listing the certainties of life ‘making it’ wasn’t included?That’s because … Continue reading The acrid taste of not knowing →

Unfortunately Frederick recently injured his hand in an unfortunate knitting accident so Alastair is helping him fill out his form.Alastair: Name?Fred: Frederick KensingtonAlastair: Position?Fred: Credit AnalystAlastair: Life goal?Fred: I want to earn the respect of others!Alastair: Hmmm the form wants you to write a measurable goal. How would you measure the respect of others?Fred: I … Continue reading Measuring respect →

The majority of sport governing bodies have regulations regarding pitch conditions.Therefore, on matchday, if the grass is too waterlogged, or if the ground is too frozen, or if there is a hurricane on the way the game is called off. These regulations are put in place to protect the players.The thing is, you don't have … Continue reading The pitch is unplayable →