Walking and Not Walking in Leighton Buzzard

Not the best or most edifying start to my working week. The rain did not help. Nor the bright glare of the low winter sun when I was trying to find a place to park my car in the little town of Leighton Buzzard. I left it in a supermarket car park with a plan… Read More Walking and Not Walking in Leighton Buzzard

February 22, 2014 Derek LeeLeave a comment

Not One to Crow

Today is the vernal equinox, when the hours of darkness and daylight become almost equal as we move towards the longer days of summer. I think we can apply the same principle to our daily working lives. Take MDT meetings for example. The vernal equinox of the MDT would occur at the mid-point, when we… Read More Not One to Crow

March 20, 2013April 1, 2013 Derek LeeLeave a comment

Skies

The slowly turning arms of the wind turbines tried to push away the dark clouds pressing down on them this morning. These are arms that will never embrace. Later, thick sunlight smeared like butter on crumpet clouds. In Luton, a black cape on the edge of town, drawing closer – to protect or suffocate?… Read More Skies

February 6, 2013March 10, 2013 Derek LeeLeave a comment

Penultimate Wednesday

One more day to go after this, and it’s looking good! A month of abstinence from alcohol, of temperance, has run its course without any slip-ups. Some trying times, some temptation, but nothing too big to handle. I hope to see my sponsorship for Cancer Research UK froth up a bit after tomorrow, like a head… Read More Penultimate Wednesday

January 30, 2013March 10, 2013 Derek LeeLeave a comment

Penultimate Thursday

One more week of abstinence from alcohol stretches before me like an ice slide, although I am not anticipating any slips. I have metaphorical crampons to help me keep a grip on my alcohol-free lifestyle. These are similar to the crampons that also help me to keep a grip on reality, but some people may think… Read More Penultimate Thursday

January 24, 2013March 10, 2013 Derek LeeLeave a comment