You Can’t Do It All

You Can’t Do It All

Fun fact: I started writing this post over a year ago. It’s a strange thing to realize that you’ll never read all the books you want to read. You won’t visit every country, and – unless you’re particularly motivated – you probably...
My Video-Games of 2021

My Video-Games of 2021

Year ends always generate top ten lists, though most video game rankings are restricted to the output of a single calendar year. For something a little different, here’s a list of my own top ten games from 2021 – all of which gave me a lot of entertainment...
Against the Stream

Against the Stream

Spending the last year stuck at homes would have been much more difficult with the comfort of our televisions. Escaping into the worlds on our screens has been a welcome reprieve from the doom and gloom of Covid-19, and streaming services have no doubt been a crucial...
Universally Speaking

Universally Speaking

“The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot. Think of the endless cruelties visited...
About Kirkcaldy

About Kirkcaldy

I’m occasionally asked why – having left Scotland for Japan – I chose to return. Many seem confused that, having “escaped” the clutches of Fife for a new life abroad, I’d want to make it back to somewhere so bland and “normal” as Kirkcaldy. That question overlooks a...