Miha Kralj, a Slovene composer and performer, in what was then a Yugoslavian hotel, back in the early 80s. We stayed there on holiday when I was a lad and came home with one of his LPs, Odyssey, which I still have…

DJ Miha Kralj in a Yugoslavian hotel in the early 1980s.

A school friend, Stephen Kent, in my bedroom in Scotland, back in the early 80s. I’ve long lost any contact with him — but look at that Star Wars wallpaper.

A boy standing in front of Star Wars wallpaper in the early 1980s. He’s holding both his thumbs up, and wearing a blue Addidas top.

My late parents’ old angel is atop our tree. She must be over 60 years old now.

A decorative angel figurine with wings and a musical note book is perched amid festive decorations.

As a coastal dweller, I do love the Tides app Apple added to the Watch…

A Apple Watch Ultra displays tidal information for Shoreham Beach, indicating a falling tide of 4.8 meters at 08:58 AM.

Getting some work done in the library of the RSA House. I’ve been a Fellow for years, but I’ve slipped out of the habit of using the venue.

A cozy library corner features a wall of bookshelves, a gray sofa, a red armchair, and a glass coffee table.

Trafalgar Square, December 2024

A large Christmas tree adorned with lights stands in a bustling square in front of a grand, illuminated building at night.

Our annual Christmas tree buying trip to Spithandle Nursery.

It’s a tradition that really marks the beginning of the Christmas season for us.

Shopping for Christmas Trees at Spithandle Nursery in Sussex.

Christingle time.

Three decorated oranges with candles on top, wrapped in foil, and adorned with gummy candies and dried fruit skewered on sticks.

Morning ivy #2

A small ivy with green leaves grows over a rough, textured wall surface.

Morning ivy.

A vine with green leaves grows on a textured stone surface, set against a blurred background of trees, at Hassocks station.