Self-portraits, dolls, cannibalism and writing blogs

It is shameless plug time again.
The wife has created a book from the 366-day self-portrait photography project she completed in May.
It was never Rachel’s original intention, but the project chronicles her struggle to cope with her illness and all its implications over the course of the year.
I’m obviously completely and utterly biased when I say it is an amazing [...]

Blogging for The Guardian

I have done my bit for The Guardian’s week of work-life balance articles and blogs.
Have a look at what juggling self-employment and caring means for me, for Rachel and for us, on the Guardian’s site.
Feel free to leave a comment over there if you want.

The sound of two fists clenching

I’ve been having real problems putting stuff in proper perspective.
My reaction to them has been way out of proportion, leading to the odd bout of ranting or introspection.
The curious thing is it has been like a switch going on and off - one minute Mr Ranty, the next Mr Relaxed.
It was most noticeable with a vaguely work-related issue. But [...]

Work-life balance week in The Guardian

The issue of work-life balance will be explored throughout this week in The Guardian.
Kicking off the week is a Q&A with one of the City of London’s leading lights Nicola Horlick and there will be a wide range of other articles and blogs throughout the week.
Creating the right work-life balance has become increasingly important to [...]

Big bundle of relaxation (almost)

What a difference a week and a few days makes.
It wasn’t so long ago that I was describing my immense feelings of frustration caused by my wife’s illness and the impact it has on her, me and us.
I hoped I’d be able to take Rachel out and enjoy some winter sunshine and just over a [...]

Big ball of frustration

I’ve been a bit tetchy lately.
My usual laidback, calmness personified state of being has not always been in evidence as I’ve grappled with what I can only describe as “Aaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrggggghhhhhhhh!”
I don’t think I’ve been as bad as the angry folk the acerbic Charlie Brooker identifies, but it is safe to say that frustration has loomed large on [...]