A bank holiday weekend really allows for reflection! The Anchor If I had to pick the thing in my portfolio that was the anchor for the second six weeks, it would be homework. Defined here mainly as 'family' with a sub-theme of getting the house in order in the more proverbial sense. Much like for the first six weeks, as a known natural gap appeared, it becomes an opportunity to define what matters most and get organized for what is to come - you know, clear the old to make wa

The last two weeks in December are always fascinating for me. We either totally switch off and take the time off or we work through knowing that in certain industries, it is going to be quiet anyway. The latter has been the case for me the past couple of years. If you are working in a quiet office or indeed working from home knowing things are a little calmer or quieter because other people aren't around, one may decide to have a proper clear out in readiness for the new year

I recently spent two weeks at a friend's flat to look after their cat while they were on holiday, following a shorter trial period last...

After sharing my previous post about my UK adventures in 2024, I eagerly grabbed my diary and photo gallery to dive into the thrilling...

Photo taken onboard Queen Anne, taking being 'on the road' to being 'on the waves' That's it - Four weeks done in the new contract. It's...

I confess. I stopped writing for a while. If I use this blog as a benchmark, it's been over a year.  Consistent walking and wondering...

A cold plunge that is…but in the spirit of getting away from technology for an hour, I’ve also spent time in a hot tub for as many days. ...

The Portfolio People blog and website. The last published one on the legacy website was back in January this year. That’s not to say,...

I realised the other day (and perhaps on the odd other occasion this year) that I’d not written generally and in terms of a blog for a...