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Article — 29 December 2025 — 4,552 words

I was hit from behind by a bus

For me, 2024 was an extraordinary year of milestone moments and major achievements. It was all overshadowed by one negative event in the summer that I had not received closure on. A year and a half on, I have only just reached something resembling a resolution.

Article — 26 September 2025 — 1,247 words

Autonomy, independence, federation, WordPress and concrete

Personal — Web

I have had to make some behind-the-scenes changes to this website. In the process, I am planning to make it more interoperable with the fediverse and indieweb standards — and I am sticking with WordPress.

Photo — 29 November 2024 — 47 words

Very vintage but surprisingly pristine litter

Personal — Society

I found some very vintage but surprisingly pristine litter in Morningside a few weeks ago.

My eye was drawn by the Savacentre branding (not a thing any more).

I was surprised to discover that this partial leaflet dates from spring 1990.

Unfortunately the coupons are no longer valid.

Note — 21 November 2024 — 66 words

Personal — Technology

You can now follow me on Bluesky: @duncanstephen.net.

As with my other social media accounts, its main purpose will be to let my followers know when I have posted something on my blog. But if you’re on Bluesky, feel free to follow me there.

While you’re at it, check out the other ways you can follow me and my blog. My favourite way is RSS.

Article — 30 September 2024 — 583 words

Another fresh start

Personal — Web

I have decided to refresh my approach to blogging (yet again). There are a couple of main drivers for this.

Article — 21 February 2024 — 473 words

Imogen Kit Oliver Stephen

Personal

In late January our second daughter Imogen was born.

Article — 2 January 2024 — 1,225 words

Busi-ness and blogging in 2024

Personal — Technology — Web

A busier life, and recent events on the internet, mean a new direction for my blog.

Article — 7 November 2023 — 2,080 words

My parkrun Ⅼ

Personal

I have recently completed my 50th parkrun.

Article — 1 November 2023 — 297 words

An addition and a loss

Personal

Alex and I are expecting a second baby!

Article — 30 December 2022 — 1,261 words

20 years of blogging

Personal — Technology — Web

Today marks the 20th anniversary of my first blog post. Blogging is important to me, but it has seen many changes. The online publishing ecosystem is having a moment right now. So what’s next?

Article — 17 July 2022 — 1,043 words

Ouch to 5k

Personal

Yesterday I completed my first 5k run since I broke my ankle exactly one year ago. It was on the first ever Holyrood parkrun.

Article — 31 March 2022 — 2,637 words

Half a year on parental leave with a broken ankle

Personal

Work: The University of Edinburgh

Becoming a parent is a huge privilege. But it’s no secret that it’s also hard work. You don’t plan to break your ankle during the first year of your child’s life.