Bank censors password

by | Aug 27, 2008 | Things that made me smile

I laughed at this, despite the fact that Lloyds have given me pretty good service over the years. It’s just that I can’t help but enjoy stories where the little guy takes on the big guy, and if the big guy is some huge corporate, it’s just that...

I love technology

by | Aug 19, 2008 | Technology

I am a recent convert to the iPhone, mainly ‘cos my other kit is Apple and I was fed up with my Windows mobile phone not talking the the Macs properly, and of course I was seduced by the sexiness of the phone. Although I made my living for quite a few years in a...

The garden bench

by | Aug 19, 2008 | Things that made me smile

The other day the kids (aged between 17 and 24, so not really kids) were in the garden and somehow broke the garden bench. It’s a traditional wooden bench that the 17 year old (then about 12) put together and varnished. He was a little concerned to see his...

People's stories

by | Aug 15, 2008 | Things that made me think

I played the organ for a funeral today, which gave me cause to think about the stories attached to people.  The deceased’s granddaughter read a lovely poem about her Grandad, and it was clear from the number of people in the chapel that he had been a popular...