A Life Like Other People’s

I’ve never actually read any Alan Bennett before, which is pretty shocking considering how much of a prolific writer he is. Continue reading A Life Like Other People’s

Stuart: a life backwards by Alexander Masters

I was unprepared for the emotional punch that this book packs…Stuart’s story will never leave you. Continue reading Stuart: a life backwards by Alexander Masters

She played a part in sharing secrets with the Russians on how to build the atomic bomb and was involved in a plot to assassinate Hitler. What a remarkable life! Continue reading Agent Sonya: Lover, Mother, Soldier and Spy

Here are five of the best blog posts I’ve written about fatherhood and parenting Continue reading Happy Father’s Day!

I enjoy reading children’s books from time to time; it’s a welcome change of pace and helps to give me an insight into the stories that my kids read. Continue reading Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian

It’s a shame Five Star have been forgotten because listening to them again now I’ve been reminded of how great some of their songs were. Continue reading Sounds of my childhood: Rain or Shine

Oh yes, in the early eighties Bucks Fizz were a big part of the soundtrack to my childhood. Continue reading Sounds of my childhood: The Land of Make Believe

The curtains are drawn, the lights are out, we snuggle up with blankets, grab some snacks and create our own cinema in the living room. Continue reading Movie Night: a lockdown family tradition