off the record

All in perspective

We’re currently, as the Chinese proverb puts it, living in interesting times. Between a pretty intensive time in work and Mrs G on the long slow recovery from her third […]

Father

An example to follow for parents everywhere

There's little in life less Christian than the veiled nastiness with which much of organised churchdom treats gay people. Take a moment to read this loveliest, gentlest, most compelling broadside from a father and a pastor.

Good Life

The best surtitles ever

The Grifflet gets to grips with Puccini's masterpiece

Food

Vintage Sunday

A weekend this good is worth writing about

In brief

To infinity and beyond

Birthday preparations make me consider the best strapline in the world

Boy's Own

He’s going to be a barrister

My son is nimble in argument, even if he can't tell the time

Style

Stress relief 101: the therapy of polishing shoes

Old shoes, wax and elbow grease are the finest therapy

In brief

My brain’s on vacation

The Boy is asleep, and an evening stretches ahead with nothing but good bourbon whiskey, a view of the light fading over the mountain, and a lively selection of books. […]

Father

Gentleman time continues

Crossing the rubicon of gentlemanly responsibility

Father

A Gentlemen’s weekend

It’s a couple of days to catch up while his mam has a much needed rest. So far we’ve washed the car, gone out for bacon and eggs breakfast, watched […]

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