This date and time 2 years ago I messaged my daughter after falling over leaving work telling her I thought I had broken my leg. Just a little trip which led to 2 weeks in hospital and a bunch of metal work in my ankle. I'm not going to go over and over it, but… Continue reading Ankleversary 2
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Ankleversary
Today marks 1 year since I broke my ankle. It’s just a date, nothing weird about it, no reason to be anxious, but I was very glad to be working from home today. When I broke my ankle on 2nd August 2023, I was leaving work for the day. Today I am not in the… Continue reading Ankleversary
2023
While I don't agree with all the 'new year, new you' pressure, I do find that there is something inviting about a new year, a new page, a new start. It shouldn't be something that is forced, but it can be helpful to think about this being a fresh new year, as yet untouched, with… Continue reading 2023
Butterfly Privilege
This is a wasp (Vespula vulgaris): Wasps can sting. What do you usually do if you see one? Run away? Swat at it with a rolled up magazine? Panic? But what are the chances of the wasp actually stinging you? Quite low, unless it perceives you as a threat. But still, many of us are… Continue reading Butterfly Privilege