I went for a long walk, this afternoon. The weather has been getting progressively warmer and sunnier, with the arrival of spring. So, I've been going walking a lot, during the weekends. I really like walking on a nice day. It's probably one of my favourite things, walking quietly and thinking to myself ( Read more... )

I've just been reading some boring messages that relate to the economic problem of the "commons". This is where the property rights of goods, or services, are not defined in such a way that people will take good care of the goods and services, so they are sustainable ( Read more... )

This week I did something very unusual for me. The act itself was quite small and minor, but it has enormous implications for my life. It's strange that such a small and seemingly inconsequential thing could have life changing consequences. Sadly, I cannot see into the future and determine the results of my actions. However, at least I've been ( Read more... )

Well, the final results of the election are now in ( Read more... )

Last week my brother and his wife had their second child, a girl. She's named Laura Jane Winchester. I haven't met the baby, for various reasons. But, I will probably meet her this weekend.

I have to admit, I like the name, Laura Jane Winchester. Laura is one of my favourite female names, while Jane is also an excellent name.

I've recently returned to my historic friendless state, presumably because of some pathetic thing. People are like that, seemingly, always getting upset about some strange thing ( Read more... )

I'm possibly going to get another promotion this month. Our seniour engineer is leaving, after making a complete arse of himself during the last year. He's been quietly told to leave his position. In fact, he is the senior engineer that I was having so much trouble with some months ago ( Read more... )

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Something that has happened to me during the last decade is an intense hatred of most so-called "alternative" musicians. I simply can not stand them. Muse, Radiohead, etc al. I find their music stupid and boring. Which is a slightly surprising thing, since I did once listen to a lot of those kinds of musicians ( Read more... )