Arsene Wenger – A flawed father like any other

Posted on May 16, 2018May 20, 2018 by one1_bored_e_m1n

I write this post looking out at my garden in North London as the sun goes down on a glorious early summer’s evening. I love this garden. Westerly-facing, the larger beds on the sunny side of th... Read More

Milestones

Posted on April 2, 2018August 15, 2018 by one1_bored_e_m1n

The other day, my nephew flashed a beaming smile at me, showing off his two new front teeth. He was clearly proud, and rightly so. It took me back to a strange conversation I witnessed at a local play... Read More

What’s in a name?

Posted on January 24, 2018January 27, 2018 by one1_bored_e_m1n

On Christmas day, my sister-in-law asked me what I would like to be called. No, she hadn’t overindulged on the sherry, she was asking in relation to my nephew, now a substantial 5 months old. Un... Read More

Tutting, eye-rolling, moaning

Posted on October 18, 2017 by one1_bored_e_m1n

What is it that sets adults apart form children? It strikes me that having an awareness and appreciation about the wider world is a big differentiating factor. It’s for this reason that means ... Read More