I had to phone Apple Support today and speak to an actual human being. It was a pretty good experience as far as these things go. My problem was solved quickly and calmly. I wont be reticent to phone again if I have the need.


Bob has been on a run of fantastic albums recently. I’m looking forward to the new one very much.

The former Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman is back with a career box set and an incendiary new album, having come to terms with childhood trauma, his sexuality and the death of his bandmate

Via: Bob Mould, alt-rock’s gay icon, takes on American evil: ‘My head’s on fire!’ | Music | The Guardian


I don’t get sleep tracking at all. Any tracker I’ve tried to use has just recorded how long I’ve lain in bed. It’s another tiny layer of anxiety that only adds to my sleep problems anyway.


We’ve been leaving a side door open at work resulting in things like this.

This fox just walked into our office.

Sound. Another dip into the past. #mbaug

Steve Hogarth, Marillion, lighted stage

Earworm of the day: Troublemakers by Lavinia Blackwall. 🎵


Transport. Train, Earls Court, London. #mbaug

Train, Earls Court, London

I’d never seen Silicon Valley before so I started a binge watch. One season down and I’m really enjoying it. Mike Judge’s name on something is usually a sign that it’s going to be good.


Windows. #mbaug

two windows in a darkened room

Black and white. #mbaug

windmill in the mist

View from car, Glasgow city centre. #mbaug


Daytripping. #mbaug

Newcastle railway station viewd from inside train