Another fresh start
I have decided to refresh my approach to blogging (yet again). There are a couple of main drivers for this.
Category: Personal
Imogen Kit Oliver Stephen
In late January our second daughter Imogen was born.
Busi-ness and blogging in 2024
A busier life, and recent events on the internet, mean a new direction for my blog.
My parkrun Ⅼ
I have recently completed my 50th parkrun.
An addition and a loss
Alex and I are expecting a second baby!
20 years of blogging
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?
Ouch to 5k
Yesterday I completed my first 5k run since I broke my ankle exactly one year ago. It was on the first ever Holyrood parkrun.
Half a year on parental leave with a broken ankle
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.
I’ve broken my ankle
At the weekend I broke my ankle while playing bubble football on a stag do.
Two months of parenthood
Isobel is our first baby, so it’s difficult to compare having a baby during coronavirus to other times. But it does seem like a strange time to have a baby. There are many disadvantages to the current situation. But there are also some interesting advantages, particularly for me as a father.
Isobel Skye Oliver Stephen
Two weeks ago our daughter Isobel was born.
James Middlemass & Co — Boys’ Outfitters — found under the floorboards
During our kitchen renovation, we found this under the floorboards. It is a “Boys’ Outfitters” catalogue for James Middlemass & Co. We think it dates from around the 1880s.