HAPPILY IMPERFECT

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Hi, I’m G. Father, husband, feminist, ally, skeptic, blogger, book reader, geek. Always sarcastic, imperfect, and too cheeky for his own good. He/him. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I’ve been blogging since 1999; you can check out some of my best musings to get started, or scroll down for the latest musing (longer), or latest notes (shorter posts).

Latest Musing

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  • Crucial Track – 11 August 2026

    “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support the audio element. What’s your favorite song about second chances? As someone who often stares at a blank page, who tends to start new ventures by writing about them, and who has had many second chances throughout his life, I can feel…

  • The Bear

    Rewatching the old seasons ahead of the new one. Wow. I forgot how good this was. The way each character develops, the moments of chaos and moments of calm. The way it feels so real, so fucking raw at times. And then there is the Christmas episode which remains a very easy way to get…

  • Crucial Track – 10 August 2026

    “Confess To Me (feat. Jessie Ware)” by Disclosure Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support the audio element. What song makes you want to stay up all night? It’s time to leave. Almost time to leave. But the music is still playing. The floor still pulsing. You aren’t that tired, are you? Maybe…

  • Recently Read

    Over the past week or so I’ve read a few articles, some of them have been interesting, some of them fascinating, and I’ve listed my favourites here:

  • Homeward bound

    Our week in Nethybridge is at an end, Jack has had an amazing time, and I’ve enjoyed the change of scenery even though I’ve had to work through the week. The immediacy of quiet roads and trails made nipping out on a bike a real pleasure. And the countryside is beautiful too, which makes the…

  • Crucial Track – 09 August 2026

    “Dignity” by Deacon Blue Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support the audio element. What’s a song you associate with your hometown? The town I grew up in, like many a small provincial town, is slowly morphing into yet another satellite town. The pubs are closing, the high street is being dismantled, and…

A Random Musing

  • Crucial Track – 10 July 2026

    “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)” by The Byrds Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support the audio element. Share a song that captures the moment when seasons change. Just as the New Year can herald new beginnings, I think the change of season brings a softer shift of things.… Read full post »