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
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
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
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