The Best Of
My favourites of all the things I’ve written
A variety of dates
Shiny Happy People
The temptation at the edge
Friday, the 15th May 2020
Umbra
We are each other’s shadows
Thursday, the 7th May 2020
Unspoken
All the things I said
Monday, the 13th April 2020
Iowa
From "Mortal City" by Dar Williams
Saturday, the 4th April 2020
Lullans
The language of the tribe
Saturday, the 22nd June 2019
The Slope
That we walk on
Monday, the 15th October 2018
Intercontinental
My first time across an ocean
Thursday, the 12th October 2017
Prestressed
Preparation for imminent loads
Sunday, the 4th June 2017
Angular Momentum
That can tear you almost in half when you stop holding it
Tuesday, the 7th February 2017
Cleopatra
From "Cleopatra", by the Lumineers
Monday, the 28th November 2016
Understanding
Knowing someone isn't understanding them
Friday, the 11th November 2016
State Function
It isn't what, it's how
Friday, the 12th August 2016
Stars
On the nature of stellar objects
Wednesday, the 10th August 2016
His Story
Where does the past live?
Tuesday, the 9th August 2016
In The Open
The light web is for talking in public
Monday, the 8th August 2016
Nothing Better
From "Give Up" by The Postal Service
Tuesday, the 22nd March 2016
Time
Sometimes when it seems to be getting away from you, it's just being put to use
Saturday, the 19th March 2016
Yeah, you.
On the difference we make
Wednesday, the 18th March 2015
Clouds Edged with Golden Lace
Beautiful sights at special times of day
Tuesday, the 28th October 2014
Little Talks
From "My Head is an Animal", by Of Monsters and Men
Wednesday, the 6th August 2014
Object Permanence
Learning things are forever followed by learning things aren't forever
Tuesday, the 5th August 2014
Time Compass
The inverse of a sundial
Monday, the 4th August 2014
Objects of Importance
Sometimes the value in things lies with where, and how, and why, rather than just what
Sunday, the 3rd August 2014
Every Day Carry
What does it have in its pocketses?
Saturday, the 2nd August 2014
Wallets
When smaller is better, where does it end?
Friday, the 1st August 2014
h-card
Some ideas are intrinsically elegant enough to justify themselves
Monday, the 28th July 2014
World Spins Madly On
From "Say I Am You" by The Weepies
Sunday, the 27th July 2014
Canonical Data Store
One of the toughest parts of digital nomadism
Saturday, the 26th July 2014
Sleeping Through Earthquakes
You just can't see everything, no matter how hard you try
Thursday, the 24th July 2014
Stories
It's the tales that we tell that show us who we are
Sunday, the 23rd February 2014
Gracious
From "Every Kingdom" by Ben Howard
Thursday, the 23rd January 2014
Tides
Some things you know, and some things you only think you know
Monday, the 9th December 2013
Glass
Everything you know is a lie… well, maybe not everything
Thursday, the 5th September 2013
Lyratic Resolution
How I came to write my own blog engine
Monday, the 8th July 2013
Fading Away
One day, we all must fade from view…
Saturday, the 8th June 2013
All This and Heaven, Too
From "Ceremonials" by Florence + The Machine
Saturday, the 1st June 2013
Tea
The art of tea making…
Saturday, the 13th April 2013
Stubborn Love
From "The Lumineers" by The Lumineers
Monday, the 1st April 2013
Correspondence
On the noble art of letter-writing
Sunday, the 31st March 2013
Independent Cinema
Because I'm no fan of summer blockbusters.
Monday, the 25th March 2013
Equinox
This is a very special time of year.
Thursday, the 21st March 2013
Encoding
We need to work out translation if we're all to get along
Tuesday, the 19th March 2013
Walk Away
From "Welcome to the Cruel World" by Ben Harper
Monday, the 18th March 2013
Economics
As they say, sometimes it's good to get out of your comfort zone.
Friday, the 15th March 2013
Caledonia
Where are you from?
Wednesday, the 13th March 2013
Impressions
The art that I like, and the reasons I like it
Monday, the 11th March 2013
Circadian Rhythms
I'm afraid to say it, but by choice I'm a daysleeper.
Sunday, the 10th March 2013
Book Review
This week, I have been watching…
Saturday, the 9th March 2013
Auld Reekie
It's easy to take your home for granted.
Wednesday, the 6th March 2013
Batteries Not Included
On the technology we use, and our means of powering it.
Tuesday, the 5th March 2013
Apologies
I'm terribly sorry that my son pointed out something both obvious and true
Sunday, the 3rd March 2013
Validation
Working towards web standards.
Friday, the 1st March 2013
Dvorak
Learning to touch type took a whole new keyboard layout.
Thursday, the 28th February 2013
Sunshine on a Rainy Day
I think spring may have sprung.
Wednesday, the 27th February 2013
Micro Four Thirds
I'm considering swapping out my camera for one that doesn't take pictures as well.
Tuesday, the 26th February 2013
File Formats
Using computers shouldn't be difficult.
Sunday, the 24th February 2013
Ice Cream
The finest ice cream in all Edinburgh lay just across the road…
Saturday, the 23rd February 2013
Norwegian with English Subtitles
On why dubbed movies aren't worth watching.
Friday, the 22nd February 2013
Styling Travails
On the difficulties of adding a nice button on the web.
Thursday, the 21st February 2013
Motto
The idea of a personal motto has fallen out of favour. Maybe it's time they came back.
Tuesday, the 19th February 2013
Spelling Test
Not many people know how to spell the words that appear in common expressions…
Monday, the 18th February 2013
Times Change
Should we be judging artists for the paths they choose to pursue?
Sunday, the 17th February 2013
Data Redundancy
Details of my quest to remain thoroughly backed up at all times.
Friday, the 15th February 2013
Chocolat
Musings on what I might miss about Edinburgh if I leave.
Wednesday, the 13th February 2013
Quantum of Science
What I've been reading recently.
Tuesday, the 12th February 2013
Happy New Year
The beginning stages of a new blog.
Sunday, the 10th February 2013
Belle & Sebastian
Goodbye to the horses that have pulled the plough
Sunday, the 20th January 2013
Your Cover’s Blown
Never judge a book by its cover
Tuesday, the 20th November 2012
I Could Be Dreaming
Poetry and Impressionism
Wednesday, the 24th October 2012
Beyond the Sunrise
Automated vs. Manual
Friday, the 19th October 2012
I Love My Car
Can you hear us, pumping on your stereo?
Wednesday, the 10th October 2012
Simple Things
The Words
Sunday, the 8th July 2012
Wandering Alone
In the dark, without even music to guide the way
Sunday, the 24th June 2012
Is It Wicked Not To Care?
About what you heard
Sunday, the 13th May 2012
Asleep on a Sunbeam
On Manners
Sunday, the 29th April 2012
I Could Be Dreaming
Yes, I did accidentally re-use a title
Monday, the 23rd April 2012
Wrapped Up In Books
What to learn to
Sunday, the 8th April 2012
The State I Am In
Music vs mood
Sunday, the 1st April 2012
Expectations
Living up to them
Sunday, the 25th March 2012
Fiction
An ode to my first love
Sunday, the 18th March 2012
Electronic Renaissance
The mechanics of music
Sunday, the 18th March 2012
Storytelling
The art of arts
Monday, the 5th March 2012
Family Tree
Where I'm from and what that means
Sunday, the 26th February 2012
Cover (Version)
Who played it better?
Sunday, the 19th February 2012
Continuity
Finding stories everywhere
Sunday, the 12th February 2012
Live!
What music really is
Sunday, the 5th February 2012
Seventy Eights
Just a sliver, thanks
Sunday, the 29th January 2012
Pixies
Digging for fire
Sunday, the 22nd January 2012
Introductions
Pleased to meet you, I'm here to write
Thursday, the 19th January 2012