The masks we wear
Thoughts about the masks we wear while playing roles and dreaming of fulfilling childhood's promise
In the ancient times before mobile phones
In this edition, I reflect on a 2005 mix-up that taught me the value of communication and creativity.
Vanity metrics
I'm reflecting on vanity metrics in social media and my excitement (and missteps) promoting my upcoming album.
I will not write about the US presidential election.
This edition reflects on Trump’s win, my new album, and rediscovering music with a piano.
Taking the family on holiday and melting down
After a chaotic family trip to a posh Portuguese resort, I'm contemplating the joys and stresses of travel.
Turning the tables on the teacher
Navigating school as a parent is a chaotic blend of confusion, criticism, and a kid's secret life.
Bricks and mortar
Reflecting on my ten house moves, family memories, and the bittersweet nature of homes.
Being an influencer is risky business.
My son’s bug-eating suggestion sparks a wild mix of parenting worries and electric bike misadventures.
The art of getting lost
Reflecting on the lost art of navigation and the thrill of getting lost in today’s tech-driven world.
Someone reversed into my car and yet I ended up feeling guilty?
After a van hit my car, I navigated the chaos of damage and insurance with the nervous driver.
40 experiences that define and unite modern men
I critique a light-hearted listicle on British culture and propose my own cheeky twist.
Did you ever try making your own magazine as a kid? Some of us never grow out of it, it turns out.
Reflecting on my colorful journey from comics to zines, I celebrate the joy of writing and connection.
A year of Man Feelings
It's been one whole year of this newsletter! Thank you for being a reader. Here are some highlights, learnings and ideas for the next set of issues. Oh, and is Kermit the Frog the ideal male role model? Read on...
What catching crabs taught me about British society
Crabbing at Cromer Pier: A communal, competitive, and crustacean-filled adventure for all ages.
How I tried to be a teenage edgelord
Navigating my son’s quest for coolness sparks reflections on my past and present identity reinventions.
Help, I've accidentally taken two kids to a music festival
Festival fun with the family, banjos, and logistics - embracing the chaos and creating new memories.
Riots and an argument with a white van man
A near-miss with a reckless driver sparks some reflections on hidden aggression and societal unrest.
Why I deleted 20,000 of my best (and worst) tweets
Reflections on early Twitter, deleting tweets, and becoming a Friend of the Canal & River Trust.
A song for a little bird
An encounter at Center Parcs prompts emotional songwriting about loss and connection.
School's out for summer
Parenting during the summer holidays and the debate over taking kids out of school for holidays.
