Resting 23 Sep 2010 | 08:41 pm

This blog is, like many things I used to do in the spare time I took for granted, suspended. That’ll be the baby. You can find daily digital flotsam and jetsam from me on Twitter and, as proof of the...

My parents, and the 1974 general election 7 May 2010 | 03:48 am

My Mum had sewn a banner in support of Labour for the October 1974 general election, and hung it on the back of our house in Richmond Road, Brighton. This photo shows how our (slightly odd) neighbour...

Gone fishing 24 Nov 2009 | 05:36 am

Normal service has, perhaps inevitably, been interrupted owing to the birth of Gigantababy. He has his own site at artley.net, which at least keeps his mother entertained during those lonely night fee...

Frequently asked questions 2 Jun 2009 | 02:03 am

# 1 – I’m at work until 19 June. # 2 – I’m due at the end of July. # 3 – I don’t know if it’s a girl or boy. # 4 – Yes, my bump is massive. Thanks for pointing that out. # 5 – I haven’t yet decide...

Racing for life 28 May 2009 | 10:23 am

My unborn child is doing the Cancer Research Race for Life this weekend in London, and due to that fact that it can’t go anywhere without me just yet, I’ll be going along too. It’s a 5km course and w...

Guess the flavour of the baby… 22 May 2009 | 09:44 am

I have no idea, and didn’t want to know when we had the scan. Gather all your telepathic powers and place your bet… come the end of July, we’ll find out how good your instinct is! Is it Jemima 2.0 or...

Countdown 7 May 2009 | 09:54 am

Farewell Austin, and great breakfasts 18 Mar 2009 | 09:55 am

SXSWi: Women in Trouble! 17 Mar 2009 | 10:15 am

Texas food 15 Mar 2009 | 10:16 am