It turns out I am in an abusive relationship – with Texas. Our new home has showered us with friendship, generosity and hospitality and in...

A French Decimal Clock. I mean, really... Ooh, the arbitrary nature of how we measure time. My eldest gives a little shout of triumph ...

It's not often that I can think of a status update these days, let alone three or four. But this morning I am spoilt for choice and so I...

There is a corner on the way to your home. You might not even be aware of it, but it is the last one before you turn into your street or roa...

Extraordinary scenes yesterday in Cardiff. On the last leg of our tour of the country we made good on our long-standing promise to W that ...

Down-ticket. To be honest, Texas can seem a long way from the this election sometimes. Yes, people are working very hard here, on b...

Wait for it... Tempted as I am to file another note on life in Houston and the aftermath of Ike, I thought you might all have had yo...