A Summer of Distraction

Posted on August 20, 2018 by one1_bored_e_m1n

As far as this blog is concerned, I am feeling rather remiss at the moment. There has been a lot of distraction this summer. For my neglect, I can only offer apologies and excuses. Where to begin wi... Read More

A Post-Christmas Tradition

Posted on February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 by one1_bored_e_m1n

This time last year, I paid my first visit to the Magdalen Arms in Oxford. It started off a really good run of eating out in the city. Some excellent meals at Oli’s Thai, the Chester Arms, the P... Read More

Annual Retreat

Posted on November 29, 2017November 30, 2017 by one1_bored_e_m1n

It is rare that we leave the children overnight. But for the last few years, we have done precisely that around November time. That it coincides with Mrs OBEM’s birthday lightens the present-buy... Read More

The Reverse Commute

Posted on July 28, 2017November 30, 2017 by one1_bored_e_m1n

Each morning I drive by a long line of cars heading into London on the M40. I don’t envy those people heading into town for the daily slog. Whilst my routine is no less of a slog, at least I don... Read More