Three pieces of wisdom from Robert Downey Jr’s January 2020 appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.
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May today be nothing but kind to you and yours.
Michael Palin’s beautiful friendship with Terry Jones
Sir Michael Palin’s words about the dearly departed Terry Jones are the simplest and most beautiful tribute to true friendship.
Trust in music more
A short love letter to the divine colour, beauty and joy that music can bring. Plus five records that mean the world to me right now. The divine voice of music Putting our trust in music can only serve to colour and to enrich our lives. This is as true for the musician as it […]
Forward
The 2020s start here and now. Never satisfied, we must always move forward.
My top 5 podcasts of 2019
My pick of the podcasts that have meant the most to me in 2019, featuring: Scott Adams; Naval Ravikant; Richard Herring; Samira Ahmed; Brian Koppelman; Joe Rogan; Michael Rapaport; Rich Roll; Jocko Willink; Kate Carrau; and Adam Buxton.
A year in the life of Emma Dixon: No fear but only love
I am honoured to host a guest post from Emma Dixon – human rights barrister, end of life doula in training, and a wonderful human being. Emma has written some wonderful words about her experiences in 2019 and the lessons that she has taken from them.
Everything just… stops?
Take time to give thanks and admiration to everyone that must work over the festive period. Inspired by Adam Kay’s fabulous festive rollercoaster of a book Twas the Nightshift before Christmas.
The chance to change everything
Just occasionally, the universe speaks to you. Not every day. But occasionally, you have the chance to change everything.
Xmas giving ideas: #FiveQuidFoodBank Secret Santa and #ReverseAdvent!
As the Christmas frenzy begins, here are some ways to help others while celebrating the festive season: #FiveQuidFoodBank Secret Santa; #ReverseAdvent calendar; and Ocado food bank donation matching.
#GE1979: The tumultuous revolution to come
With campaigning in full force for the UK’s 2019 general election (#GE2019), it is interesting to take a quick glance back to the 1979 general election (#GE1979), which swept Margaret Thatcher to power.
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