HiThis week, I am going to convince you to sign up to your local library. Yes, even if you don't actually want to go there.Why I love my local library Kilburn Library's Tuesday morning Rhyme Time sessions for under 5s with resident host Carol is a ma...

Hi,This week I wanted to talk about JMW Turner (1775–1851), one of Britain's most important painters. Not because his art was good or anything, but simply because he was a machine when it came to work.Turner: Harbinger of the modern obsession for eff...

Hi,This week, I'm going back to one of my favourite topics:The AI-everything trend 🤖💓As mentioned in a previous newsletter, Microsoft is integrating ChatGPT into its usually-very-boring search engine Bing. It turns out this is happening for desktop u...

Hi,This week, I had to remind myself of something important that we all forget.I've been stressed recently, trying to deal with different issues with home and work life. Turning 40 definitely didn't help. I had started to think very negatively about...

Hi,I have been sliding into Olio's DMs again, as well as eBay this week. The online world of decluttering is still quite fascinating to me. I have heard Facebook Marketplace is also surprisingly good due to ease of use. I will probably let you know h...

Hi,This is my last newsletter of the year. I hope you enjoy it, and many thanks for reading my nonsense this year.Assessing 2022The annual review is an activity that many people swear by. They look back at all the good times they had that year, all t...

Hi,Today, a seasonal guide that I'm sure you will all find extremely useful:The Procrastilearning Guide to Buying Christmas Presents 🎄Early AugustSee something you want to buy for someone for Christmas. Feel pleased you're thinking about this so...

Hi,If you're subscribed to my other newsletter, you'll know that I just became a father for the second time! Gloria's entrance onto the stage of our lives has meant my computer screen time has massively reduced over the past couple weeks. My inbox is...

Hello,Another busy week, but I wrote up a quick email below for any of you who want a useful thing to keep in mind when looking for more engagement on social media.Also, there's stupid jokes.How to fail at TwitterA few weeks ago I wrote in this newsl...

Hello,Welcome to an email newsletter that's all about learning about doings but not really doing them. It's fun. Sometimes. Today's topics:How to cluelessly make a logo with AISome new mini-essays of advice for nihilistsHow to maintain a network of p...