I'm not a particularly courageous person. I much prefer to avoid conflict than to enter into it with any enthusiasm; and when I do find...

It has been a while since my last entry. Chalk that up to another visitor from England and then to the arrival of our son Chris from...

For those readers who are not receiving my email updates (and you are welcome to ask to be included), the news is that I have decided not...

Summer has finally arrived here in New Zealand - as usual, just in time for the return to classes. Hands up all those who would support a...

Someone has lent me the book When breath becomes air, written by Paul Kalanithi. He was a highly talented neurosurgeon and neuroscientist...

Well, it had to happen sooner or later. Over the New Year weekend I noticed a sudden drop in energy levels; whereas before Christmas I...