The future of coding may shift from writing code to managing agents, akin to the satisfaction found in knitting rather than seeking efficiency.
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4.7Week 376: Thirsty Rando
2025-11-08 • fundraising comedy running personal goodbye
The author reflects on their farewell from the Financial Times, sharing heartfelt moments from their leaving drinks, including kind words from colleagues and a unique cryptic crossword gift. They express gratitude for the support ...
The author reflects on various personal experiences and observations from the week, including thoughts on friendship, a story being written by someone named E, and insights gained from a meeting with the Department for Transport r...
The author reflects on their final day at the Financial Times (FT), sharing personal anecdotes and memories from their decade-long tenure. They recount various humorous and memorable moments, including interactions with colleagues...
A quiet New Year's Eve leads to reflections on a challenging Christmas parkrun and ongoing knitting projects, blending humor and personal insights.
3.7Week 392: good naturedly
2026-03-08 • food commentary humor
A humorous reflection on food preferences and the importance of respecting others' choices, sparked by a train conversation and personal experiences.
A friend's biking accident disrupts childcare plans, but community support shines through amidst the challenges of recovery and injury management.
3.7Week 379: Corny
2025-12-07 • personal experience health shopping work-life balance job
The author recounts their overwhelming yet humorous first week at Rightmove, navigating new job challenges and personal experiences.
3.7Week 374: Hold me
2025-11-08 • parenting nostalgia work-life balance renovation goodbye
The author reflects on recent personal experiences, including the renovation of their office floor, which revealed damaged floorboards and nostalgic items from the past. They share a humorous account of a drunken night out celebra...
The author reflects on a lunch with a friend, Tom, and the emotions surrounding their meeting, particularly as Tom's birthday approaches. The narrative shifts to a moment at a playground where the author comforts a child, E, who h...
The author shares a series of personal anecdotes from a recent trip, including an unsettling encounter with a skinhead on a bus, observations about their child's understanding of school dynamics, excitement about a Nick Cave conce...
3.3Week 374: Millenial mind
2025-11-02 • art culture performance critique grayson perry
The author reviews Sir Grayson Perry's show 'Are You Good?', expressing disappointment as it diverges from his previous themes on masculinity and English identity. The show primarily lists Perry's dislikes, with a focus on contrad...
3.1Week 389: Cool bean
2026-02-14 • reflection parenting family childhood memories humor
A whimsical reflection on parenting, capturing the joy of family moments and the humorous quirks of children.
A personal reflection on family life, career changes, creative projects, and reading experiences throughout 2025.
3.1Week 384: Sprogs
2026-01-11 • personal experience parenting sewing work daycare
Balancing work and childcare presents challenges, while the author explores the depth of sewing skills and shares personal experiences with subscriptions and communication.
A week filled with personal reflections on using mineral water, knitting, playful pranks, and enjoyable outings highlights the joys of simple pleasures.
A week filled with personal reflections on mineral water, knitting, playful pranks, and enjoyable outings highlights the simple joys of life.
3.1Week 378: Seal
2025-11-30 • reflection philosophy travel family everyday life
The author reflects on a week filled with small yet meaningful activities, including home improvements, a scenic walk from Brighton to Newhaven, and social interactions in London. They share experiences of mundane tasks like mendi...
3.1Week 378: Seal
2025-11-30 • reflection diy projects personal experience walking family
A week filled with home projects, scenic walks, and thoughtful reflections on life and knowledge, showcasing the beauty of everyday moments.
The author shares personal anecdotes about their life, including their CEO's unique habit of wearing two watches, interactions with skilled tradespeople like a floor guy and plasterer, and humorous observations about their childre...
2.8Week 393: Aristocrapts
2026-03-15 • parenting celebrity humor ai health updates
The author shares personal anecdotes about birthdays, celebrity sightings, and amusing insights from their child's perspective on aristocrats, while also mentioning the influence of AI.
A lighthearted reflection on childhood teasing and a cinema experience of 'Wuthering Heights,' blending humor with personal insights.