Avian doorway guardians.

Two painted cranes are depicted on turquoise walls with a tiled floor below.

I just had my first Christmas panto email.

There are no words.

A promotional image for Puss in Boots: The Pantomime features a character holding a cane and wearing stylish boots next to the title in golden lettering.

A foxy nighttime encounter, on my way to collect my daughter.

A fox is standing on a grassy area next to a paved path at night.

For the last three years, I’ve been looking out over a courtyard from my desk at the university.

I’d never been in it in all that time.

Today, I finally rectified that.

I should work out there on a summer’s afternoon.

A courtyard surrounded by multistory brick and white buildings with large windows and a seating area with plants in the center.A courtyard features circular wooden benches surrounding small garden areas with plants, set against a backdrop of white brick buildings with large windows.

I just realised that this mug is probably over a quarter of a century old…

A hand holds a mug featuring colorful illustrated panels of New York City landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge and the World Trade Center.

Today is tenuous links: what media publishers can learn about AI from…

Warhammer.

Slop for the slop throne!

A young girl assembles a free minature of the month in a Warhammer store.

London can be very literal sometimes.

Yes, I’m in Angel.

A large, intricate metal sculpture resembling wings stands prominently in an outdoor public space, surrounded by modern architectural elements and greenery.

When I was a regular at the Barbican in the early 90s, back when the RSC had a residency there, I never dreamed that I’d find myself on that stage twice a year 35 years later…

#CityStGeorgesGrad

Welcome back, iPad. Your new screen suits you.

An iPad with a keyboard case displaying a home screen full of apps and widgets on a wooden desk next to a wireless keyboard and a coffee mug.

Not saying it’s cold up here on the Downs today, but…

A person is bundled up in a hooded jacket and knit cap, appearing to be in a cold environment.

‘orses.

Two people are horseback riding in a fenced area, accompanied by two individuals walking beside them, with a grassy field and house in the background.

I appear to have deeply confused Amazon’s algorithm. This is not going to encourage me to spend…

A notification from a shopping app recommends new Care Bears t-shirts and hoodies.

Possibly the best pub meal I’ve ever had. Kudos to the team at the Rose & Crown, Shilton.

Sunset on Shoreham Beach

A family stands on the beach at sunset, silhouetted against the horizon.

Getting the tour of my brother’s new place.

I have questions.

A stone sculpture of an old-fashioned diving helmet is mounted on a concrete base, situated near a tree and parked car.

Chilly Christmas beach walk.

A serene beach scene features the sun setting over the ocean, casting a golden reflection on the water and waves gently washing onto the shore.

The advent candles in church this morning.

A set of five lit candles, including purple, pink, and white, is surrounded by greenery in a decorative setting with a floral arrangement in the background.

My late parents’ angel, keeping watch over another family Christmas.

Merry Christmas, to all who celebrate it.

A decorative figurine of an angel holding a book with Joyeux Noël written on it stands on top of a Christmas tree in front of a blurred background with framed pictures.

Hurrah. The latest issue of Standart (an indie coffee magazine) has arrived, ready for cosy Christmas reading.

A hand holds a magazine titled STANDART featuring a person drinking coffee while leaning out of a car window.