PinnedPublished inHuman PartsAn Encounter With Some Immortals (Well, They Said They Were Immortal)As a junior reporter, my first-ever assignment was to interview a group of self-professed Immortals. It was their word against mine…Nov 22, 2024Nov 22, 2024
PinnedPublished inHuman PartsThe day I went horse-riding with angelsIt’s like any other riding lesson — only with disembodied entities.Dec 2, 20242Dec 2, 20242
PinnedPublished inHuman PartsI Spent 365 Days Celebrating Fake Holidays — And It Changed MeNational Hermit Day, Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, National Cabbage Day… In 2022 I decided to observe a different silly holiday or…Dec 10, 202438Dec 10, 202438
PinnedPublished inHuman PartsThe Day My Dad Met Padre PioIn 1945, while stationed in Italy, my Dad visited a monk who was drawing crowds with rumours of miracles and stigmata. This is his account.May 7, 20245May 7, 20245
PinnedPublished inThe Book MechanicHow To Write A Short Story10 practical steps for finishing your short story — with examplesNov 16, 20207Nov 16, 20207
Published inHuman PartsConversations With A HermitRachel Denton’s life is a purposeful routine of seclusion, contemplation and self-restraint.5d ago55d ago5
Published inHuman PartsA Left-Handed Man In A Right-Handed WorldBeing a leftie is much harder than people think — which is why Keith Milsom started International Left Handers Day (August 13).5d ago335d ago33
Published inNew Writers WelcomeFreelance Diaria, Part the FourthWe begin 2025 with a bit of cash in the bin and some sexy stretch goals, all overlaid with a boringly grown-up caveat vibe…Jan 7Jan 7
Published inThe HavenNational Beheading Day: A Fake Holiday Too FarSome silly Days just shouldn’t exist. This is one of them.Dec 29, 20241Dec 29, 20241
Published inThe Heritage PubThe Meanings of Winnie The PoohThe enduring popularity of the bear of the little brain is due to his shape-shifting capacity for re-interpretationDec 27, 20241Dec 27, 20241
Published inNew Writers WelcomeThe Freelance Diaries, Part 3Back out hustling for writing work at 56, our keyboard warrior has reasons to be cautiously cheerful as Christmas approachesDec 21, 2024Dec 21, 2024
Published inInternet MillionairesWhat Is Employee Experience (And Why Does It Matter)?A look at the rise of EX and how it relates to employer brand, with EX consultant Lucy Kemp.Dec 21, 2024Dec 21, 2024
Published inGood Vibes ClubWho Gets To Name Places On The Moon?Think you can name a crater after your girlfriend? Think againDec 19, 20242Dec 19, 20242
Published inNew Writers WelcomeFrankly, Animals Have Every Reason To Be WildThe annals of human/animal interaction are bulging with examples of our crass stupidity.Dec 19, 20241Dec 19, 20241
Published inNew Writers WelcomeFreelance again at 56, part 2More hustle, and a few shoots of interest at lastDec 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024
Published inNew Writers WelcomeStarting as a freelance writer again at 56Under threat of redundancy and replacement by AI, the hustle beginsDec 17, 20241Dec 17, 20241
Published inThe Haven7 Ways A Traffic Jam Could Change Your LifeGridlock is inevitable. Learn to embrace it.Dec 2, 20241Dec 2, 20241
Published inThe HavenWhats App, Neighbours?‘Look out for this woman. She was sniffing my begonias this morning in a very suspicious way — Gertie.’May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
Published inThe HavenCrying at work [A guide for managers]‘A powerful tactic if stuck next to a sniveller and having to pretend that you care is to find someone else to delegate the problem to.’Apr 30, 2024Apr 30, 2024
Published inThe HavenBlown Away‘The judges were blown away by the quality of the submissions.’ Yeah, yeah.Apr 29, 2024Apr 29, 2024