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One of my oldest friends asked me for some advice on writing a blog and attracting a following. He asked me because I’ve been blogging for decades and have written hundreds of posts, the most popular of which get thousands Continue reading Six Steps to Blog Posts People Read
I’ve been helping with my local scout group since 2010 and find it both enjoyable and rewarding. You get to do interesting things while providing opportunities for children to try activities that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to. Here are Continue reading Scouting for Grown Ups
Bias is everywhere. Spotting it is a key skill for voters in Scotland (and people everywhere all the time). We all have biases, even me. This is a normal part of being human. We like being part of a group Continue reading Scottish Independence – 5 Steps to Avoid Bias
Would They Lie to You? by Robert Hutton My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is even better than the previous book Romps, Tots and Boffins: The Strange Language of News by Robert Hutton which was a look at journalese. Continue reading Book Review – Would They Lie to You? by Robert Hutton
Romps, Tots and Boffins: The Strange Language of News by Robert Hutton My rating: 4 of 5 stars A really interesting commentary/dictionary on the language used by journalists. Well worth reading. The chapters are themed, e.g. Politics, Sex, Death etc. Continue reading Book Review – Romps, Tots and Boffins by Robert Hutton