Posts in “HomeLife”

The Shed on the Drive 🛖

We have a brick shed on the drive that we've made into a playroom for the kids. Problem is, I use it more than them! 😂

📅 27 August 2025

A Month of Running

I haven’t run regularly in over 10 years. I’ve tried multiple times to get back into it, but it’s always fizzled out. This time feels different.

📅 27 July 2025

My Morning Walk

This post started life as a simple photo of a bridge for the Micro.blog photo challenge, but I ended up documenting the whole walk. Because, why not. 🤷🏻‍♂️

📅 27 June 2025

A Moment of Reflection

A moment of reflection during my early morning outage with the dogs (and cat) this morning. I'm so fortunate.

📅 21 June 2025

Work to Live, Don’t Live to Work

I've always been a firm believer in this saying, and I've always tried to stick to it. But recently, things have flipped and it's killing me.

📅 15 February 2025

Worst Day Ever

Today has just been the worst day ever and I’m ready for it to fuck right off.

📅 29 January 2025

Year 2 at the Smallholding

We recently passed 2 years at our 2.5 acre smallholding. It's been another busy year where we got loads done; here's what we've been up to.

📅 07 November 2024

I Want to Strangle Him...Sometimes

I love my sons, but my goodness there are times I want to strangle them. Then, sometimes, they show us why it's worth it.

📅 18 October 2024

Emma Mattresses Are Crap

My wife and I recently bought an Emma Mattress, but it's since gone back because, frankly, it's shite.

📅 09 October 2024

Why Do Kids Lie?

Why do kids think they can get away with the most ridiculous of lies? Sometimes it's funny, but other times I want to strangle them!

📅 12 September 2024