Why England's World Cup journey matters so much
England fans are experts at hope. We convince ourselves that this could finally be the year. We analyse the squad, debate the manager's decisions, celebrate every goal like we are temporarily insane,
The Yard: The Most Expensive Piece of Concrete I've Ever Loved
Before you wonder if I’d lost my mind, let me tell you how much the yard meant to my dad. It was his sanctuary, his base, his domain. It’s where he housed two 40 foot containers full of model trains.
That time I got banned forever by Amazon
Few authors can say they were actually banned by Amazon. It's not a literary prize. It's not something they'll engrave on a trophy. But it is, admittedly, a memorable "achievement."
ADHD - the "diagnosis"
Just before my 59th birthday, I was diagnosed with ADHD. Full disclosure: no doctors were involved in this "diagnosis".