PhotoBlog: Budapest at Night

As a keen photography type person, a wander to some of Europe’s greatest cities has always had much to commend it. I recently completed my 3rd such journey on a charity banger rally ( the details of which y0u can read about here). This was a much tougher journey...

It Was 20 Years Ago Today – Part 2

It was 20 years ago today I started work. Proper work, not summer jobs – the start of professional life. The 40 odd year journey that fills the gap between youthful exuberance and death. My keen eyed reader will have noticed that I started work precisely 5 days...

It Was 20 Years Ago Today – Part 1

It was 20 years ago today that I graduated. 11th July 1991 I wore a silly gown and wandered about the quadrangles of Glasgow University feeling generally pleased with things. For the record (and in case I forget in my dotage), I received a Bachelor of Engineering in...

The Age of Great Powers

I can’t help but get excited when I see an old book with this kind of traditional font. It doesn’t really matter what it’s about, the very feel of it adds gravitas and a suggestion of learning. It’s a bit like old people being deserving of...