(10th January 2025) From our balcony, we could see the iconic Burj Al Arab emerging through the early morning mist as we began preparing for the day. It was a leisurely start, as Jamie needed to catch up on some online work, while I used the time to edit a few past blogs. It was… Continue Reading

(9th January 2025) Jamie opted for the fold-out bed in the lounge, generously giving up the double bed in the bedroom for me. As we couldn’t find a spare duvet, he had to make do with a couple of blankets. Despite this, he slept well. The air conditioning, however, kept the room a little too… Continue Reading

(8th January 2025) It was a chilly 0°C on Tuesday, the 7th, when I walked into town for my 9:30 a.m. six-month dentist appointment. After a couple of X-rays, an appointment was made for February to repair a tooth the dentist said had a small crack developing (though I remain unconvinced). Everything dental seemed fine… Continue Reading

22nd December 2024 Today I discovered a quote by Carl Sagan the American astronomer, planetary scientist and science communicator which he made over 30 years ago and is rapidly becoming true: “I have a foreboding of an America in my children’s or grandchildren’s time — when the United States is a service and information economy;… Continue Reading