Travelling through a hole sideways on an extruded bench. Yes, I’m on the Tube. So, I’m sitting here, on the Jubilee Line if you’re interested, and thinking… is this seating orientation unique? Can you think of another? The lower-deck seats on an old Routemaster bus. Oh yeah, okay then. Most subway trains around the world. Yeah, okay! Whatever. Boy, it’s hot though. The dry, unique ‘underground air’ drifting through the ca...

Hello. I don’t think we’ve met. I’m Harry, a third generation farmer with around sixty acres plus a few cows and pigs. Actually I’m new in the area. I took over managing the farm from my uncle who is now too elderly to run it. Today I’m at the Chawton Livestock Centre, it’s the biggest stock sale for miles around. This auction has an assortment of lots, including pigs, mostly Tamworth’s and Berkshire’s, heifers, and a cou...

Face down. Not asleep. Silence. Dark, almost. Right eye, open. Phone. On table. Reach. Turn it. ALIEN LIGHT ! Burns my retina. 05:33. Wednesday. Move head. To other, side. Left eye, open. Across the bed. Human shape. On side, back to me. Silhouette. Feeble, dawning light. Unfamiliarity. Uncertainty. Wait, who? Ok, now, discomfort. From what, where? Foam pillows? No. Twisted sheet? No. Thirst? Yes, but no. Groin? Yes. In t...

The park where I’m walking the dog is the shape of a lozenge, and will take perhaps twenty minutes to walk around, or maybe five minutes to jog. Today is a chilly but sunny October morning, the leaves have begun to fall, ushering in the arrival of Autumn. I’m strolling along, no rush, and with my hands in my pockets, enjoying the sun’s warmth on my face, and being entertained by the antics of Daisy, my Labrador. It’s a go...