Yearly Archives: 2024

All of a sudden it seems to be events season (yes there is an event season). I have been on the road quite a bit recently, and away from the office. Whenever this happens what always strikes me is just … Continue reading →

It’s been a hectic few weeks; there seem to be events everywhere. It really does feel like there is a ‘conference season’. As overwhelming as these can feel, by listening, closely, we can often use these to pick out many … Continue reading →

This week I was at the annual CSA conference, held this year at St George’s Park in Burton, Derbyshire. An interesting agenda and discussion of course… albeit with a slightly disturbing update on the economic outlook for the UK. It … Continue reading →

There is always a day when you notice it, usually mid-August. There is a slight cool breeze in the air, more amber hue to the sunlight, or a chill when you open the window in the morning. You suddenly realise … Continue reading →

This week, I was struck down by the lurgy. Not the normal run-of-the-mill sniffles, but the proper ‘I need to go to bed’ feeling type, which is unusual. Although I did test negative for COVID, it did bring back memories… … Continue reading →

The last couple of weeks I have been away. For one of those weeks, I had the delight of a journey across Japan. Japan is a country I have been to before, but only briefly for work many years ago, … Continue reading →

There was a big event in the UK last week, for those that didn’t notice. No, I am not talking about the general election, Wimbledon, or even England (scraping through) at the Euros. No, what I am talking about is … Continue reading →

Every Saturday, I find myself playing the role of ‘taxi driver’, needing to take a trip into town to pick someone up and give them a lift. As is the nature of these things, it can involve a bit of … Continue reading →

Why is it that short weeks always feel longer than longer ones? It never ceases to amaze me, and that was exactly what happened this last week, being the second bank holiday in May (in the UK). I am not … Continue reading →

It was only a quick question… “if I forward an email, can other people see that I have done so?” ‘Pretty straightforward’, I opined… yet on further thought, it was a much smarter question than I gave credit for… and … Continue reading →

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending an event around resilience, in the world of consumer duty and cyber threats, in Manchester. All very interesting, and I walked away with the feeling that what we think we know is … Continue reading →

There were 2 and now there is 1.  One of my cats sadly passed away last year. Now I am fully aware that anything cat or dog related seems to break the internet, who would have thought, but sad as … Continue reading →

Just what makes us so judgemental and is it getting worse? Over the holidays, we had the wonderful delight of blocked drains (on Christmas Eve…timing eh) … fortunately it was only the kitchen sink, so not all was lost and … Continue reading →