Whenever I received good news my parents were always my first port of call. As my biggest supporters it seemed only right and fair that I...

Anyone who really knows me also knows I'm never offended by anything and I never bear grudges. Life is too short for such unnecessary drama. Yes, there are people I do my best to avoid, but only those who like to spread gossip or moan about me behind my back. Or worse, those who like to spread gossip and then lie about it or project the blame onto others. One or two people went off the grid a couple of years ago when my parents were admitted to hospital and subsequently both died. It's been...

Over the last fifteen months I’ve listened to a lot of podcasts. They’re the perfect companion to my work in the early hours as they...