For one reason or another, I've had a bit of hospital time over the last few weeks. I have had some time of my own up here in Dumfries...

So, we hear an awful lot about austerity. We hear about austerity pretty much all of the time. Labour, Lib Dems, SNP, Greens, Plaid, Momen...

A few days ago I penned a blog about a food parcel client who I christened Bradley. I suppose it was something on a modern parable. Bradl...

Sometimes we need a close up view of something small to get a better view of something huge. Something like this. It's an ...

To be honest, there are not too many perks associated with being a pulp fiction writer. You know, perks like earning so much as a fraction...

Monday morning. Usual routine. Greggs for fifty loaves of bread and then up the Nith valley for seventy packs of sliced ham from Brown Br...

Imagine a reality TV style voice over. You know. Kind of deep and super serious. Maybe some semi ominous music in the background. ...