: In Shepherd’s Bush today for a pre-season, West London derby between QPR and Brentford. The game …
: Over the course of two evenings, I’ve watched It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963). Rip-roaring …
: Sean Einhaus on family man & golfer, Scottie Scheffler:
: A poster at a train station, spotted on the way into London today
: Thanks to a social post by San Antonio Missions, I’ve learned that today is ‘World …
: The United Report, 31st July 2025 This is the first edition of what I’m tentatively calling ‘The United Report’. The …
: I was catching up with a friend earlier and I learned that Zach Bryan headlined at BST Hyde Park in …
: A tsunami warning is in effect for the Pacific and parts of the US after an 8.8 earthquake close to …
: I made the journey into London today for the England Women’s homecoming celebration. I’m …
: A different class? (on class divide & the England Women's football team) I’ve been thinking a bit about class structures, and I’ve been running various searches …
: ”I define fundamentalism as a group of invariably male leaders who consider themselves superior to …
: “… a new MP cannot understand the nuances unless they are properly informed and have seen things …
: ”I had a big role in raising my sisters… that was just the dynamic of the house.” They all grew up …
: England's Lionesses -- making history 🦁 The evening after the night before, I’m still reconciling exactly what this England team has …
: “Our culture is constantly trying to fit you into its mold. When you have a confused and …
: I previously used Podlink as a shortener/hub for my podcast episodes and I’m encouraged to …
: ”The more we saw each other, the more we realised we had in common. The same working-class, Black …
: As well being a day for Cowboy culture, today marks Carl Jung’s birthday; “his work has …
: Today is National Day of the Cowboy 🤠🇺🇸 You can find out more here and here, and COTW’s words, …
: A couple of films I’ve liked recently: Mud: with Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, and …
: Should traffic wardens be paid on commission vs (purely) a salary? 🤔 I suppose it incentivises them …
: Folks in the US: you might be able to see the ISS this evening, if the clouds are kind. I would use …
: I was in London today for History Lab, which I discovered after someone mentioned a different event …
: via Michael Gilbride @ The Mad Records Monologue
: 📝 Diabolus Ex Machina This back-and-forth exchange with ChatGPT is… interesting.
: “You and I were created by God to be so much more than normal…Following the crowd is not a winning …
: Overheard today: “(X) drives a Tesla and offered to pick me up late at night; he’s a high value …
: Venus Williams winning a tennis match at 45. So many folks doing things and making a difference in …
: A slower (news) cycle? “U-n-i-t-e-d, United are the team for me…” A crowd chant that can be heard up in the terraces of …
: Weekend sporting moments… Max Holloway’s epic third encounter with Dustin Poirier for the latter’s …
: Oleksandr Usyk talking about his faith, and indeed being asked about it by interested reporter, …
: 55 years ago today, Apollo 11 landed on the Moon and Neil Armstrong uttered those now infamous …
: “38 is a young guy, remember. 38, it’s only (the) start!” — Oleksandr Usyk
: I had a lovely time in West London this evening at St. Andrew’s in West London. An evening of …
: If you’re looking for a modern-day version of David (v Goliath), look no further than Oleksandr …
: It’s an eventful night in combat sports. The re-match between giant-slaying heavyweight champion of …
: Lionesses’ goalie Hannah Hampton just became more inspiring after reading this in The Times. She did …
: The gulf between us(?) Over the last 10 years, I’ve noticed how culture and humanity have seemingly changed both in the UK …
: More in Common has released a report titled ‘Shattered Britain’. Drawing upon the polling of 20,000+ …
: I’m about 1/4 of the way into Dr. Peterson’s conversation w/ George Janko – so …
: A slightly delayed post from last night… it turns out watching the England women’s is …
: My creator friend Lex Roman is now on substack — an amazing person, who also happens to have a …
: 📝 the back-story to my last letter aka: a note I published on substack shortly after sending my …
: for those sending emails to subscribers on micro blog… any thoughts or tips? i’ve found …
: A short story that might help to restore your faith in humanity, shared on substack, here Well worth …
: For some reason, a song from my youth popped into my head this morning. Hard-Fi’s Cash Machine is 20 …
: *“It is why Wetherspoon remains a true national treasure to be protected at all costs… a place where …
: “In virtually every country where it has been tried a wealth tax has failed to raise anything like …
: I was meant to be taking a trip up north last week, but was stuck on a slow, delayed train to …
: *“… my mind was playing all these snippets of my life… It seemed someone was showing me what really …
: I learned today that the UK can be classified as both a ‘country’ and a ‘nation’ 🇬🇧 Here are …
: ”… kids, can they afford houses with full-time jobs at like 27, 28?… The answer’s: ‘No way’… That’s …
: I wanted to listen to Classic FM on my mobile this morning. I had to download the Global Player app; …
: I studied with Lindsay at UEL. She is a wonderful human being. Her and her husband have been …
: After a day in London, I’d thought about skipping tonight’s show @ The Exchange, Twickenham. I’m …
: From the South Bank to the London Eye, the Palace of Westminster to Wetherspoons… even in the midst …
: I’ve been following the 1000 Hours Outside project. All of us can benefit from spending less time on …
: This (below) in today’s Metro newspaper. Science to support the human experience of watching your …
: I was impressed by Jurassic World: Rebirth. Original, with artful nostalgia from the 1993 film. It …
: Probably the closest I’ll get to watching this year’s tennis at Wimbledon… I’ll be back.
: Sports academies and pro-social bonds Watching Ben Shelton and Mirra Andreeva in their element on court at Wimbledon yesterday, with their …
: I continue to adjust streamline my digital profiles online. I’ve found it’s necessary to …
: “It was broadcast for the world to see; a crowd of thousands, voices raised in unison, chanting …
: The Prince of Egypt ~ one of the greatest stories ever told
: Netball Super League Final @ the 02
: I purchased a copy of TYFYT after attending a workshop w/ the author ~2018. The book is …
: Wishing everyone across the pond a happy 4th July 🇺🇸 I spent 2 life-changing months in Texas this …
: TikTok + AI… a concerning combination. Everyone should be aware of, and wary of, this. Ongoing …
: Whilst no party will ever be perfect (have you ever tried running the country? — that’s no mean …
: Plenty of little snails about this morning…
: 8 years ago, I spent two weeks at Roland Garros and watched a lot of junior tennis. I watched Fran …
: I leave reviews sparingly these days, but now and then I can’t help myself. Victoria is a lovely …
: ”The best pilot is he who has had a moderately hard time learning but who finally adapts himself …
: It’s amazing what you can find on your local pub’s bookshelf… “Learning correctly from the start is …
: A minute past midnight on Tuesday 1st July; we’re officially into the second half of the year. I …
: A record day for British tennis at Wimbledon — 7 players making it into R2 so far. This is also the …
: I’m quite new to Padel, playing for the third time this lunchtime and experiencing a mixed group …
: Two poignant pieces of text I’ve come across recently: ~ ”Puritan ethics”: Jimmy Carter spoke of …
: Brilliant football on display for the Euro U21 Final, currently in extra time. It’s also fitting …
: Behind Trump’s 2024 victory…, via Pew. A thorough and insightful piece; US politics undoubtedly …
: Walking around “my local” earlier this week… Our weekly ‘school run’ (primary school) used to …
: Reuters is reporting that Rwanda & the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in conflict since …
: RIP Bill Moyers, Press Secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson. He started out as Senator (at the …
: A summer of (women’s) sport It’s the first time since primary school(!) that I’ve collected stickers. I have to admit, the …
: I’ve recently been watching a film I’ve not seen in a while, Road to Perdition 🎥 It seems to …
: With reports of recent Facebook group closures (nightmarish for many), my plea to any creative, …
: I’ve been watching Will Nigel Farage Be PM? Dispatches on Channel 4 this evening. 📺 A couple of …
: I’ve spent a day with a friend and father-of-three, looking after his youngest (aged 3). His little …
: A chance encounter (house-sitting a dog) led to my in the theater & movie scene in DFW, Texas. …
: I was in central London this evening, supporting a long-time friend and her marketing meetup. Market …
: In other news, today — Tuesday 24th June — is Midsummer Day for several countries. Over to the Old …
: There are few men who would, being invited onto stage in a victory speech by the US President, put …
: White Guilt + Hooves at Raindance Film Festival (2025) I attended the world premiere of White Guilt yesterday. Raindance has seen the likes of Pulp Fiction …
: Holy smokes. OKC are going off in Q3 of Game 7 of the NBA Finals. 🔥🏀 And in other news, I’m reading …
: ”Issues? The local media are interested, all right, but the national news media have absolutely no …
: Heather Cox Richardson was first mentioned to me by my neighbours in Fort Worth; she is a history …
: Somewhere along the line, some of us thought we could break into private property, damage equipment, …
: My sabbatical officially ends on 1st July and I’ll be focusing on re-integrating into life, work and …
: School alumni summer party last night ~ it was surreal being back there. I met up with a friend from …
: 2 books that have gone onto my reading list: ~Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger Patrick …
: Two lovely men who I view as champions of the indieweb (as well as the team behind microblog, of …
: Does anyone have any recommended resources to help with mid-year / Q3 planning? I’m keen to put some …
: I just searched ‘Juneteenth’ on the Discover tab on micro.blog, and I came across this gem of a post …
: A short follow-up to my last post on Juneteenth… Yesterday, a story broke on Tyler Perry, one …
: Juneteenth -- a brief history behind this June 19th commemoration Barely a week after arriving back in the UK from Texas, I’m thinking of my friends who are Stateside …
: Midweek thoughts, partly inspired by a school-friend of mine who happens to be a comedian, Harry …
: The play that might keep me in England. I’ve not seen a production that’s spoken to me so profoundly …
: Whilst reading Jimmy Carter: The Last Interview, I’ve learned a new word today:
: Walking along the riverside path yesterday, I stopped by this rock. The plaque revealed that it …
: “The addiction to the approval of others that I had to dissolve, it was brutal.” — Will …
: This is simply awful. The hate in some people’s hearts is… sad. Very sad indeed. There is a simple …
: Classic Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? A picture is worth a thousand words…
: Wow. An emotional Kamaru Usman holding it together after an impressive win against the young, hungry …
: A memorable and heartwarming day. I’m so grateful for the longstanding friendships I have here in …
: After my last post about the Queen’s final , I’ve learned that 2025 is the first time women have …
: I was at Roland Garros for two weeks back in 2017, when I saw Amanda Anisimova compete in the …
: I’ve been following Dr. Peterson for several years. A man of science & integrity. He spoke at …
: My first visit to Central London this year
: On Father’s Day, my hope for this next year is that we are kinder to one another and go back to the …
: I’m the furthest thing from a fear-mongerer (at least, I aspire to be), but something significant …
: A very special moment today when, crossing the river at Teddington Loch, I saw the Red Arrows fly …
: Enjoying the latest edition of Cowgirls magazine on a bus this afternoon. The ‘30 Under 30’ list is …
: I’ve not been inclined to follow a news story minute-by-minute for awhile, but this Israel/Iran …
: My body still being on US time, I have struggled to sleep this evening & have just seen news on …
: Spare a thought, better yet a prayer, for the man who the AP is reporting has survived. If this is …
: As I kicked back and watched one of my favourite shows on TV last night, I cast my mind towards the …
: I’ve just purchased a can of Coca Cola from a local café, noticing that it costs 20p more the ‘diet’ …
: I started on Yellowstone Season 5 on the plane earlier, watching some more this evening. A …
: A smooth flight back to London today, sat next to a doctor & his wife. Texans are overwhelmingly …
: You can take the boy out of Texas… (on the shuttle bus to DFW airport this afternoon)
: The latest update from Spotify for Creators shares several feature updates — I’m particularly …
: Reading this piece in the Star-Telegram put me onto Dr. Phil’s interview with ICE, recorded before …
: When dinosaurs ruled the earth 🦕 Yesterday, we drove through Glen Rose, TX & past Dinosaur Valley State Park. Today is 32 years …
: 2024-25 was Broadway’s highest-grossing season EVER, pulling in circa $2bn and almost 15mn …
: My neighbors in Fort Worth, Dan & Delta, treated me to an outing at Buc-ee’s, a store that I …
: A humble Merab Dvalishvili wins his co-main. Saluting President Trump, he thanks UFC & Dana …
: I’ve been watching UFC for years and haven’t seen a post-fight speech like Kayla Harrison’s. She …
: Sympathy says “I’m sorry you’re hurt”. Empathy says “I hurt with you”. Compassion says “I’ll do …
: Eid-ul-Adha is starting this week, a major event in the Islamic calendar. You can read more about …
: Today, 6th June, marks the anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings at Normandy during WW2. I visited …
: Well, I believe there is a significant proportion of the US population that is disfranchised and not …
: 🎙️ June 6, 2025 It’s been said that “The pen is mightier than the sword”. Digital media has played an increasing …
: I’m encouraged by this piece on the US Army reaching its 2025 recruitment target. Service for one’s …
: We visited the Texas State Capitol & LBJ Library. I was brought in touch with President Johnson …
: With so much good to celebrate here in Texas, we must also acknowledge the heartache. I’m reading …
: When you haven’t seen your parents in almost 6 months and they surprise you by flying more than …
: Dad, Mum & I made it safely to Austin, TX. A couple of views from the ride, below. It’s supposed …
: Dad, Mum & made it safely to Austin, TX. A couple of views from the ride, below. It’s supposed …
: So, Minneapolis has made it onto this list. The number of times I’ve heard people say something like …
: June 1984. The Indian state ~ under the leadership of Indira Gandhi ~ launched an attack on the …
: Today is my parents’ wedding anniversary. We attended one of the most well-run Sikh temples I’ve …
: “Tobacco must disappear where there are children…” - via AP news Hallelujah. This is nothing …
: In recent times I’ve written about my mother, a beautiful, caring, and resilient woman. My father is …
: Dad, Mum and I spent a day at the Stockyards. We saw the cattle drive, visited the John Wayne …
: 00:08 on 05.30.25 seems the perfect time to share that my daily podcast has had: 250 streams over 25 …
: Yesterday morning, I was doing my morning walk when I heard familiar voices, turned, and there they …
: Some artwork I spotted outside a Bucc-ee’s restroom the other week. Visiting the store was quite the …
: I’m a day late with this anniversary post but it’s worth the late share… it’s iconic. Muhammad Ali …
: I went on a downtown adventure today, getting off the bus near the Kimble Art Museum, stopping by a …
: One of the things I do appreciate about the digitisation of newspapers is the ability to read …
: Train ride to downtown Fort Worth 🌻
: Wikipedia tells me that today would have been Malcolm X’s birthday ~ for sure a trailblazer in his …
: Boarding the TEXRail earlier, with trains towards Ft. Worth running behind schedule. The train …
: Some big news in US Cable television today — AP reports that Cox and Charter (better known as …
: I spent tonight in Dallas @ KD Conservatory, watching the latest cohort showcase their …
: Cal.com now offers SMS workflows across free + paid plans, as per their latest update. I view mobile …
: Name: Jasraj Singh Hothi Born: Sunday 4th June, 1989 in Middlesex, UK 🇬🇧 Born, again: Sunday 27th …
: Every day is a school day… Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Colonel Sanders, who reportedly received “no” …
: Here’s how my Wednesday is looking so far… For a few years, whilst working on my projects and …
: 10 days into the new podcast I have started on Spotify for Creators, I am pleasantly surprised at …
: Wow. President Trump on Truth Social: “Tomorrow morning… I will be signing one of the most …
: A visit to an Orthodox Church this Sunday for a Mother’s Day service, followed by the closing …
: I’m doing some ‘tools’ admin this morning. I’ve been using Porkbun for email domains, which I came …
: ‘The role of men and women in society’ is just one of the talking points that exists amongst Church …
: My ‘3 most important things’ (MITs) for the week ahead One of the things I’ve enjoyed in the past is reading the blog updates of makers and creators on the …
: As we approach Mother’s Day in the US this Sunday, I am relieved and hopeful in hearing the news …
: #6: The potential in for-profit, “community-tech” businesses 🎙️ Waking up to the news that Microsoft founder Bill Gates has committed to donating $200 billion of …
: I spent an afternoon in Dallas with a friend, taking the TRE railway from Fort Worth Central to EBJ …
: #5: Making sense of the sexist and racist environment I grew up in 🎙️ Today’s episode sees me continuing to open up on things that have been left unspoken for several …
: #4: Tech is the enabler, not the source 🎙️ In episode #4 I talk about the personal significance of the number four, and introduce two dear …
: #3: Moving through ‘learned helplessness’ 🎙️ ‘Learned helplessness’ is a psychological state where an individual believes they have no control …
: Some interesting statistics on podcast consumption by platform, via Edison Research. To quote the …
: #2: Lessons from the land 🎙️ This second episode was recorded on some rough and rugged land in West Texas ~ there are lessons we …
: #1: Making America safe again 🎙️ A Sleeping Panther appears in today’s recording ~ ep. #1 of a new pod I’m calling Making America …
: A good share from Hannah Parvaz over on LinkedIn recently. You can find a link to the full carousel …
: I’m humbled to share a ‘vision board’ I journaled this afternoon, bringing together various streams …
: Yesterday’s Amazon delivery.
: I talk about sport and a concept I have zero real-world experience with in this one… being a father. …
: Everywhere, everywhere… 🎶 I’m starting this month by thanking a few of the people who have helped me …
: Europe is emerging from one of its worst ever power outages this week and one wonders how this …
: Shortly after starting on this morning’s recording, I came across a small snake in the road(!). …
: Renewal and hope for a divided nation 🕊️ I am up in the early hours for a train journey after a wonderful weekend in one of Texas’s smallest …
: Riding the Amtrak to East Texas 🛤️ I rode my first Amtrak from Union Station, Dallas over to Longview yesterday. It was delayed almost …
: An impromptu stop in Dallas today owing to a delay en route to East Texas. I wandered out of Union …
: Collective action. It is time. 🏘️ Another day, yet another sad developing story of world leaders with hard hearts counteracting hate …
: Bread that doesn’t go stale 🍞 For as long as I can remember, I have explored the realms of scientific and human understanding. …
: Does anyone have ideas for compressing videos easily without (too much noticeable) loss of quality? …
: Coming out of the ‘political closet’ 🇺🇸 I’ve taken Pew Research Center’s Political Typology Quiz a couple of times in recent days. My …
: I have a 15-minute video that I’ve recorded today. Is there a way to upload + share video that folks …
: Keeping a watch on the tornado warnings here in North Texas, whilst watching Friends on DVD with a …
: R Men N of R… is a country song that expresses deep frustration with the struggles of the working …
: Business and focusing on the things that matter In 2025, have we lost sight of what this whole “business” thing is all about? Forty years ago, we …
: I recorded today’s video walking towards a beautiful sunrise this morning Here’s the link to the …
: Corporations and local businesses Many corporations once started out as local businesses. The mom-n-pop shop has struggled more lately …
: 5 ingredients for designing local communities I was speaking with my neighbor today about the basic ingredients for people and, by that token, for …
: Reflecting on my second time in small-town America, first in the state of Wisconsin (Lake Geneva, …
: A King who rode into Jerusalem on a donkey… Happy Palm Sunday, 🤳 [an auspicious day](Palm Sunday, an …
: 📝 I’m back in small-town America (part 1)
: Reflecting on my second time in small-town America ~ first in the state of Wisconsin (Lake Geneva, …
: I landed in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas a little over 24 hours ago. Here’s a short video I recorded …
: Introducing myself (again)… I’ve changed my bio many, many times on the various places I’ve been …
: Sacred Sundays As I spend every single day on technology, and human beings ~ for less than < 0.001% in our …
: Hello, I’m back on micro blog 👋 I intend to use this place to share shorter-form updates alongside …