I know. It’s been a while. I’m not sure exactly how long but, to be safe, I hope you all had a good Christmas. In a world that continues to spiral out of the ever-thinning veneer of control - if you’ll permit the mixing of metaphors - I come bearing inconsequential news and updates sure to be of very little help in our shared struggle to survive to the next sunrise with something that could, in the right light, pass for some semblance of sanity. (Too much? What about the alliterations...

Hi folks, I wanted to mention that I've arranged an online session, and I'd be incredibly grateful if you could join me. As you'll be aware, of course, running a car is a necessary expense when travelling around the country. You also won't need me to tell you about how they often go wrong, or about the costs involved in having them fixed. I've recently had two serious problems with my car which have resulted in significant expense, and whilst I've been fortunate to have been able to meet the...

Merry Christmas, if I may be so bold!​ ​ This is just a short email, putting a bow on another year, so to speak. I'd like to thank you very much for being a part of my 2025 and for allowing me to be a small part of yours. I hope the year has been kind to you; I know that for many this won't have been the case. If you happen to have had such a year, I truly hope that 2026 will be a better one. Given the world's trajectory of late, it's hard to imagine quite where we'll be 12 months from now,...