Nature
Gone Fishing with Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer: My Perfect Escapism!
With everything going on in the world—bad news popping up like weeds—I’ve realised I desperately need moments of peace. Don’t get me wrong, I know it’s important to stay informed about current affairs, but sometimes my brain feels like it’s running on fumes, and I need a break from the misery of it all. That’s where Gone Fishing, with Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer, comes in for me—it’s the perfect way to switch off and ...
Not as Big as You Think – The Moon Illusion
For some reason, I only found out yesterday that the moon doesn’t actually get bigger when it’s near the horizon. Apparently, it’s all part of something called the Moon Illusion – a clever trick your brain plays on you! The Brain's Optical Trick When the moon is near the horizon, your brain compares it to familiar things like trees, buildings, or mountains. This makes the moon seem huge in comparison. But when the moon is higher ...
Stepping Out of Christmas!
When December arrives, the winter gloom descends upon us. Then the Christmas lights swoop in like knights in twinkling armor, apparently granting us the permission to eat and get pissed. Pubs and restaurants turn into bustling havens, and suddenly, everyone’s as jolly as Santa Claus himself. The build up to Christmas is still a wonderful time of the year. However, after the much-anticipated work break ends, the winter gloom hangs around ...
Do We Need to Worry or Rejoice in the September Heat?
By the time this weekend is over, many places in the UK will have seen six successive days where it has passed 30 centigrade. That will be double what has ever happened before in the UK during the month of September. For those who don’t like the heat, they should be grateful it is September. Had the current weather pattern emerged in July or early August, the temperature would have soared into the late 30s. 40 centigrade may have happened ...
Feeling Liberated From Hope in Cornwall
When I drove down to Cornwall last week, a strange thing happened. I knew the weather was going to be utterly miserable but I didn’t care. I was looking forward to a break and there was nothing the weather could do about it. Hope and Despair Why was this? How could I possibly be looking forward to a wet break? Well, it’s like this. There is an old saying that goes, “Give me despair, I can take despair…it’s the hope that kills ...