Why I took a blogging break
There’s been a long break from the blog – and here’s why. Because of the booming stats. Continue reading Why I took a blogging break
Category: The Irrational Essays
The skincare book review
I just finished Caroline Hirons’s book Skincare the other day. It made me think about the variety of skincare books that I’ve read in the last few years. Clearly my skin is not perfect. If it was, I wouldn’t be reading all those books about skin, would I? I’d just be wandering around with my lovely looking skin and not worrying about it. Instead, I tend to … Continue reading The skincare book review
The power of advertising – influencable me
To quote Ariana Grande, “I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it.” Well, I order it off the internet anyway. Continue reading The power of advertising – influencable me
Things not to do when social distancing
Do not eat everything in the house… Continue reading Things not to do when social distancing
Jason Matthews “The Red Sparrow” – book review
If this was a realistic novel about spies in suits, I’d be so happy… Continue reading Jason Matthews “The Red Sparrow” – book review
Weird thoughts that suddenly strike me when I’m social distancing
My deeply non-profound and entirely useless thoughts occurring during the crisis. No useful information here. Continue reading Weird thoughts that suddenly strike me when I’m social distancing
Predictive writing – when a computer seems to read your mind
Algorithms are getting better at predicting what we are trying to say. Continue reading Predictive writing – when a computer seems to read your mind
The Social Media Influencer, The Minimalist and the Sustainability Lover: or three religions of the West
Before you tune out, I should probably clarify that these attitudes have absolutely NOTHING to do with religion. Well, at least theoretically… The Social Media Influencer The Influencer believes that existence is absolutely impossible without being shared. Hence the constant presence of the mobile phone in their right hand. Social Media Influence is a demanding religious belief requiring photo and video sacrifices every few … Continue reading The Social Media Influencer, The Minimalist and the Sustainability Lover: or three religions of the West
The Art of Distraction
Why is it that I feel like a certain level of distraction is almost necessary for me to get a job done? Continue reading The Art of Distraction
Job seeking in stages…
Have you experienced any of those? Continue reading Job seeking in stages…
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