Welcome — and thank you for visiting.
The blog is back — or perhaps Blog+ is a better way to put it.
This space is a refreshed part of my online world, where the focus isn’t on books (that’s what the other site is for), but on ideas, stories, and conversation.
Over the coming weeks, you’ll find a growing mix of blog posts, the occasional tale, clips from past shows, and eventually, the launch of new online radio projects.
Have a look around, and do check back regularly as fresh content continues to roll out over the months ahead.
A waiting game
Coping with cancer is one of life’s biggest challenges; having to wait before you know how you are going to deal with it takes things to a whole new level.
Radioactive Man returns
Well, for those who do not know, this is what knacked lymph nodes look like. Not a pretty sight. I thought I would say it first before anyone else does.
Tea at the Castle.
I remember when I created my first post of the new year; I made the bold prediction that 2026 was going to be a year to remember. Now we are
A long 48 hours – a treble hot flush
Dateline: Friday 26th June 2026 It was the longest 48 hours in my life, but I did receive some nodules of encouragement. At the time of writing, I had received
Thyroid Diaries II: I don’t want to feel lousy anymore
Start the way to continue I always say. I have cancer, but cancer does not have me! I meant it 12 years ago and even more so as I am