Brexit is here. Whether any of us actually wanted it or not, it is here. While I appreciate that for the rest of the world Brexit isn't a big deal, it has dominated the media here in the UK for the past two or three years. … [Read more...] about Brexit timeline – the animated meme thing
Observations
Death of drawing, Sutton Hoo & the Worrier King
This post was originally published on my Crud Dad blog on 5th September 2017 When I was a kid I loved drawing. I know that's hardly unique, in fact I doubt there's a child on this planet who doesn't enjoy drawing. Perhaps this … [Read more...] about Death of drawing, Sutton Hoo & the Worrier King
Vinegar and Bicarbonate of Soda Rocket Failure
This post was originally posted on my Crud Dad blog on 3rd September 2017 Vinegar and Bicarbonate of Soda explosion One of the activities my daughter and I both get a kick out of is science experiments. Sometimes we try simple … [Read more...] about Vinegar and Bicarbonate of Soda Rocket Failure
The 5 stages of school run grief
This post was originally published on my Crud Dad blog on 17th January 2017 I had no idea the school run each morning would cause us so much grief. Getting the girl to nursery on time wasn't nearly as stressful as getting her to school … [Read more...] about The 5 stages of school run grief
My 5yr old’s first mixed-media artistic statement
This post was originally published on my CrudDad blog on 13th December 2016 I've been making music for most of my life and ever since my daughter was born music has been a large part of her life. Whether she wanted it to be or not. We … [Read more...] about My 5yr old’s first mixed-media artistic statement
Smash Cakes are great!
This post was originally posted to my Crud Dad blog on 15th June 2016 Now, you might be wondering what a Smash Cake is. And, to be honest, I'd never heard of them until a few years ago. Well before I had a child of my own, I was visiting a … [Read more...] about Smash Cakes are great!