I’m Stuart Lennon.

Here, I explore how to survive, even prosper, in this mad world. Thanks for coming by.

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The Digest 06/10/25

I'm off on my travels this week - taking in Andover, Bristol and London. I've packed some wooly jumpers, hunted out long trousers and smoothed out my waterproof jacket.

No Personality

I was, and am, furious. I suspect that had I been pitching, Mayor Phedonos would have chosen different words. He chose to bully and insult my wife.

Distraction-free Writing

I have been considering whether I might want to use the Remarkable as writing machine. A place that I can draft an article or a chapter.

The Digest 29/09/25

So, I'm determined to paint pictures of what I see, from a distance both in geography and time, and supplemented by the odd visit. You'll find this week's posts below.

Forty-Five Religions

Slightly worrying ones were the 114 Bristolians who identify as Satanists, who greatly outnumber the followers of the Occult, who just pip the Witches.

Gurt lush

Bristol has a long maritime past, including a close association with slavery. As a major port, migrants came in to Bristol, and migrants left Bristol for the New World (not always of their own volition).

The Digest 22/09/25

Hopefully, the weather will relent a little for the actual challenge, and this hot-weather training will have made the autumn walking feel easier.

Oakywood

So, on Monday afternoon, I cleared the office, got some rugs down and began fighting my way through cardboard and tape. Desk assembly day had come at last.
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