Blimey. I think Substack is down.


Do I have the mental bandwidth left to update a theme on one of my Ghost blogs? Hmmm.


Cory Doctorow is not pulling his punches on NFTs.


Are you an outdoor or wild swimmer? Then fill in the 2021 Trends in Outdoor Swimming Survey to help gather information about the potential and problems with the activity globally.


One of those headlines that takes on a whole new level of “ick” if you’re a Brit:

The Nasty Logistics of Returning Your Too-Small Pants


Today, I turn 50.

Please respect the privacy of my family and I at this difficult time.

Thank you.


UK has “no intention” to deliver COP26 pledges says Cambridge scientist:

“The UK’s net-zero strategy is as unrealistic as “magic beans fertilised by unicorn’s blood” and will fail to deliver the emissions reductions promised by 2030”


Gunpowder, treason and plot. 💥


While my frantic week isn’t yet done, my reward has arrived. Looking forward to spending time meandering through this: A Year Unfolding 📚