Stories

The Last Ever Birthday Present from My Dad

Perhaps I will never be able to part with it

Sep 30 •

Alan J. Edmonds

After Hours of Preparation, I Wore the Wrong Shirt for My Blind Date

Back in 1992, I didn’t know my mum’s iron was watching me and making notes in its diary

Sep 29 •

Alan J. Edmonds

Could I Be the Last Person in the World to Finally Stop Using This Software?

Am I frugal, stingy, or set in my ways? No — don’t answer that! 🤣

Sep 25 •

Alan J. Edmonds

Back to London: 21 Years Later, With My Son (Part 1 Extra)

Exclusive moments from our trip that didn’t make the main story

Sep 24 •

Alan J. Edmonds

Retracing My College Journey, 40 Years Later

I took a train ride to Wigan and wandered around in the rain, just for old times' sake

Sep 23 •

Alan J. Edmonds

Music Memories: Brit Funk

Favourite tracks and personal memories from an often-overlooked late '70s/early '80s genre, with YouTube videos and a Spotify playlist

Sep 22 •

Alan J. Edmonds

Back to London: 21 Years Later, With My Son (Part 1)

Returning without my late wife: The British Museum, Novelty Automation, and The Regent's Park

Sep 19 •

Alan J. Edmonds

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