This is a fascinating and, frankly, underappreciated book about a forgotten era of Scottish and British history. It helps to set the Highland Clearances into the wider historical context of the Age of Improvement. What were The Lowland Clearances?The...
Mushrooms have become a microhobby of mine. I am a Fungi! And I already have enough hobbies. However, this hobby is really neat. I take pictures of mushrooms I see out and about and then try to identify them in my Collins Gem books on Mushrooms. Some...
The Highland Clearances is one of the darkest chapters in the history of the British Isles. Over a period of 100 years, huge swaths of the population of the Highlands and Islands were forcibly removed from their homes to make way for sheep. When you...
I am a cheat. However, it is not what you think. Honest. Trust me. I am cheating on Home Working with Co-Working. I know, I am ashamed to have to admit this; however, it is true! As someone who has for over ten years been WFH, I have throughout this...
What work should you be doing at coffee shops, and possibly more importantly, what should you not be doing? This is an interesting question that more remote and home workers should ask themselves before they enter a coffee shop to begin work. Thinkin...
As someone who likes working both from home and from coffee shops, it can be difficult at times to balance the costs and benefits of each different type of working environment. Sometimes the allure of freshly brewed coffee is just too much to resist;...
We have all suffered from the horror of walking into a coffee shop ready excited for a day’s work and finding that every single seat has been taken. Every. Single. One. What a nightmare! Working in a coffee shop requires a range of skills that you ne...
Choosing the right spot with the right lighting can have a significant impact on your work—and, more importantly, your eyesight. Good lighting is often the hidden ingredient in workspaces that feel comfortable, focused, and relaxing. Good light matte...
Human Resources (HR) teams are often unfairly derided by the wider business community. They're frequently seen as the ‘baddies’ who say no to managers and executives alike — the ones who put a stop to everyone’s fun. But HR is a vital business functi...
As I am writing this, the sun is streaming in through the windows. The morning is light and warm, as the early morning chill is banished and the cool of the night is long forgotten. The cafe is empty, as most of the customers are outside enjoying the...