Happy 90th birthday to the British Council, who open minds, doors and borders and promote human flourishing.

I’m happy with this.

There’s something almost transcendent about sitting in a 90-degree sauna, the gales whistling around the corners of your wooden box, as you gaze out at the snow.

This is one of my favourite photographs from the nineties. The look on his face says it all!

Age yourself with your first computer.

I grew up in a Midlands town called Kidderminster. If you want to know what it’s like, this screen grab from
The Kidderminter Matters Facebook page gives a flavour.

It’s been a month since I put up my new bird feeder and this Robin is the main recipient. It’s looking beefed up for winter compared to a month ago.

Out now!

Sauna. Atlantic dip. Repeat.