I’m Stuart Lennon.

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

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Nero's Notes 3 min read Free

Hiking with a notebook

I was focused on getting to our next stop, which was always a place with shelter, chairs and beverages. I wasn't stopping in a downpour, opening my pack to pull out my notebook and writing "Day 3, it's raining."
Downtime 2 min read Free

That Social Media Stuff

A group of parents from the UK are suing TikTok, arguing that their children, who had died, were trying to complete some dangerous challenge popularised on the platform.
Newsletter 2 min read Free

The Digest 16/03/25

Hmmm...it is a fact seldom acknowledged that hangovers get progressively worse, the older one gets. Certainly, neither Mrs I nor I acknowledged it as we partied into the early hours. We did, however, for the days subsequent.
Downtime 3 min read Free

The Coalition of the Willing

have no idea why Starmer/Macron think they can get agreement on their peacekeeping force. I suspect putting your hand on Vladimir's knee will be less effective than it was with big Don.
Nero's Notes 2 min read Free

Analog Weekly

The fact that it’s a lovely chunk of walnut helps, too. The appeal of analogue is two-fold. The design is economical and elegant, making for a functional object. The manufacture is heirloom quality.
Newsletter 2 min read Free

The Digest 09/03/25

Trying to keep up with the US administration. Plays havoc with my workflow, not to mention the safety and security of the planet and its largest economy.
Workflows 2 min read Free

Building a blogging workflow

However, if you want to write about current affairs, ignore everything above. I have several ideas for posts on US tariffs but have never finished a draft. Tariffs on everything! Except for exemptions. Wait! Go! No. Yes! Maybe.
Living the Dream 3 min read Free

Friction

Maybe the Norsemen were onto something. Loki, the God of Mischief, has come into my life this week. There's an argument that he rules supreme worldwide at the moment.
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