The life and times at Savuti

25/08/2026

A reflection on the enduring power of radio, from the familiar voices of my childhood home to humanitarian work, conflict, disaster and emergency communication. The Radio explores how, despite all our technological advances, sometimes the simple sound of another human voice is enough to inform us, connect us, reassure us and remind us that we are not alone.

The voices that brought the world into our home and carried us into the world

15/08/2026

It can be challenging to bring a puppy into a home with a 14yr old cat. Myshka was same age as Jax and a year younger than Shiba - both of whom have since passed away. They were both with Myshka for their whole lives .

I was a bit worried as a puppy is very active, plays rough and Myshka isn’t the cat she was - less speed and inclined to sleep 20hrs or more a day .

However, Toby a week from his 6-month birthday, and Myshka are working at making friends and finding their own space.

11/08/2026

Toby showing off is pedigree credentials as he approaches 6- months

25/07/2026

My latest essay on Substsack.

However, a note before you begin: This is one of the more personal essays I have written. It reflects on memory, health, sexuality, intimacy and the way our understanding of the past can change with time. While it touches on themes of consent and trauma, its purpose is not to revisit the past with blame, but with curiosity, compassion and a desire to better understand the person I have become.

An essay on memory, companionship and the landscapes that shape us.

09/07/2026

My latest writing. Also available on Substack.

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Each evening, before retiring, I read a few verses from Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations. There is no hurry to finish the book. Some nights a single paragraph is enough. His words seem better suited to reflection than to consumption, quietly accompanying the close of the day before sleep claims the mi...

27/06/2026

Toby’s first time at the beach and he loved it. It was a sensory overload - dogs, seaweed and salty ocean air!

26/06/2026

My latest blog/article - I think many will resonate or understand this.

Loss, Grief, and the Human Tendency to Compare Suffering