London Calling – Smithfield Market
London famously had many purpose-built market places located close to the centre of the great city. Billingsgate Fish market was originally in Lower Thames Street, the famous flower market at
AI. It’ll end in tears.
Today, I return as promised to my scrutiny of artificial intelligence. In my month-long murmurings around the topic here, and over on YouTube and the social networkings of Good Morning
A Year in Monchique 2 – Home to home – March 2019
It’s said that moving home is one of life’s most stressful events. However, perhaps it’s what, or who, you are moving for that really matters. My first home after leaving
Startled Nations
There are a few things in life that unite people across oceans – like love and music, for example. And then, unexpectedly, there is the humble exclamation, “Hain?” Or as
Off Grid and OPEN in Portugal: Hitting the trails: So much more than just beautiful beaches
Portugal loves its festas and, when summer arrives, the street parties get started. Across the country, live music stages are springing up on every corner and you can’t move for
The story of creatine: a healthy body and brain
Creatine is not new. It’s not modern, artificial, or a product of today’s fitness industry. It’s a naturally occurring compound found in the body and in animal-based foods. It plays
Milestone musings: Four horsemen and a holy trinity
I am celebrating quite the milestone here, today. This piece – the latest outpouring of well-meaning, Portugal-loving opinion – marks my 100th effort of such, giving me a little pride
Artificial Intelligence: The catalyst for a revolution in healthcare
AI robots are being prepared to assist in healthcare Delegates to the recent Web Summit held in Vancouver were enthralled to hear from Madam Lu Zhang, and other experts of
Did you know…Nature’s hidden patterns
In a recent impulsive crafting moment, I decided I needed some dried flowers. I had read that you could speed-dry them in the microwave in just 20 seconds, rather than
London Calling – June 2025
Something old, something new West Kensington was famous for two enormous exhibition centres. Earls Court, which was finally demolished in 2017 after a bid to save it by then Mayor










