Why I’m putting my money on it in 2022 — Something good’s going to happen in 2022. I’ve made it one of my resolutions — Trying to make a difference and create positive outcomes for as many people as possible. It’s a simple plan and in its infancy, but I believe it could grow into something bigger and better. As…

Fast Lane Ukraine — 25 essential volunteer driver tips — “Thank you for not just standing aside. It means the world — Really. No words can describe how much we all appreciate what you do and how grateful we are. The trip that you, our drivers and your team, organised to help us get safely out of Ukraine seemed too…

This is the work of an irrational bully — There’s been such an outpouring of condemnation from all over the world, quite rightly, against the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The purpose of these words is merely to support the voice of Sergey Faldin and his incredibly insightful and personal view of the current crisis and the sense of hopelessness…

Don’t be embarrassed to be Russian. The war in Ukraine and the frightening and horrific scenes unfolding daily are not the fault of the Russian people. They are the work of an immoral and corrupt regime devoid of any sense of humanity. We’re all feeling frightened, powerless and uncertain at…

With your head in the clouds — I’ve often been accused of having my head in the clouds, but sometimes it’s a good place to be. Sometimes, we need to get away and take time out to reflect on where we are in our lives. That’s not been possible for a while. However, my family and I…

A light-hearted interlude — As a subscriber to our local Freecycle communities, I often pass on items we no longer require that may be useful to others. If you’re not familiar with it, Freecycle is a grassroots and non-profit charity for people to give and receive ‘stuff’, free of charge, in their own communities. …

Why it’s dry January for me — I like a drink — Occasionally, too much. For all the reasons people drink and are well documented, I’ve not had a break from alcohol since my first illegally purchased best bitter-dash as a 17-year-old more than four decades ago. Unlike today, then, it wasn’t questioned. There was no ID…

We can all make a difference in the next minute — I’ve no idea why this idea entered my head at 04:35 this morning. Anyway, I’ve decided to run with it. It’s been another challenging year for all of us and the uncertainty looks like continuing for some time yet. You don’t need me to tell you that. So, in the…

Spread some goodwill — Not Omicron —