No one is more productive with household chores then the artist avoiding their work. It doesn't matter if it's cleaning, organising, loading or unloading. Any excuse will do! It doesn't even matter how disgusting the chore is. Mouldy ceilings, smelly bins and clogged toilets are preferable to the difficult task of wrestling with your demons … Continue reading Any excuse will do →

In the recent Six Nations match Ireland were chasing the game. They were down 5 points, in overtime but their chances of winning were looking good. They were attacking well and they had just earned themselves a penalty. All Billy Burns had to do was kick the ball into the corner and Ireland would secure … Continue reading Billy missed touch →

You may have already noticed that I blog daily. I can't remember the last time I missed a day. I think it's over a year at this stage. At this point crafting a blog post is not a burden but a highlight of my day. Something I look forward to and make time for. But … Continue reading Daily blogging habit →

In the US Office there is an episode where, the CEO at the time, Jo Bennett storms into the Scranton branch and announces that someone here leaked to the press that the Sabre printers catch on fire and that person is going to be in big trouble. Then low and behold a great fear grips … Continue reading Press leak in the US Office →

It was groundhog day recently and someone asked the question if you could've done yesterday over again what would you do differently?(I believe they were inspired by the movie where Bill Murray is doomed to live the same day over and over again.)I said I would cut out the inane YouTube videos. They were not … Continue reading Wasting time →

Securing a place in the VIP section is less exciting if you find out that anyone and everyone can enter and leave whenever they please. With no barriers to entry it's no longer a Very Important Person section but an Any Ole Person area. The fun and excitement comes from the exclusivity that's what makes … Continue reading VIP section →

I really like the US Office. I think it threads the needle beautifully. It balances the callous cruel nature necessary for comedy with heart warming personal moments that make you feel for the characters. If they were nice to each other all the time there would be no tension and no shocking burns. Who would … Continue reading The US office →

Everywhere I look Tenet is getting absolutely slated. 'The plot was too confusing' 'I couldn't hear a word they were saying' 'If they really were time travelers why didn't they just go back and tell their previous selves what was going to happen' I think this would be water off a duck's back for Chris … Continue reading Following Nolan →

I'm absolutely blindsided by this! Really? Blindsided? Because there were plenty of signs. This break up is coming out of the blue for me. But our relationship is 90% fighting, 5% stoney silence and 5% forced politeness. I'd like to redefine blindsided as blind to the signs. I think each major decision has a trail … Continue reading Blindsided →

I think feedback is fantastic... When done well. It helps you course correct and spot gaps between your perception and others'. I also think giving good constructive feedback is very difficult. The situation is fraught with sensitivities. Finding the right phrasing so you can help them learn whilst maintaining (at least) an amicable relationship is … Continue reading Volunteering for feedback →