like the night that ali fought holmes
Posted ontrying to recapture dreams of the past memories that flicker like ghosts days that we once took for granted when we were kings and would never grow old feet that […]
Words to the Wise – When a grown man cries
Posted onToday’s words are from the excellent novel, An American Marriage. What does it mean when a man cries? Let me know what you think in the comments ?
When You Know, You KNOW
Posted onI was always a boxing nut. A child of the 80s, I was introduced to the sport at the age of 10 by Rocky Balboa (https://afamiliarstranger.co.uk/2015/12/30/rocky-balboa-changed-my-life/). In 1985 a threat […]
Stories and Synchronicity
Posted onToday’s words to the wise are from Tori Amos and consider the uniqueness of your story. They also raise the question of synchronicity and its role in our lives. Are […]
who do you think you’re talking to
Posted onWords to the Wise – ‘It takes one to know one, kid…’
Posted onToday’s words to the wise reflect on shared experience and the capacity we have to use our experiences to help others. Hope you like it
Sell Yourself Like A Boss: The Challenges of Self-Promotion
Posted onI love writing, and I love creating content that I hope brings value to others. What I don’t love is promotion. More specifically, self-promotion. It tends to make me feel […]
Words to the Wise – ‘I’d rather be working for a paycheck…’
Posted onSearching for the next high… Today’s words come from Bright Eyes, and reflect on the nature of life and our expectations. Features lots of hand and arm waving (thanks YouTube […]
Words to the Wise – ‘The meaning of life is…’
Posted onToday’s words to inspire are from the great artist Pablo Picasso and reflect on finding our gifts. What is your gift, and what are you doing with it?









