Category: Aside
This category, Aside, was originally called ‘Asides’ at nevillehobson.fyi, a project I started during the Covid pandemic in 2020, to write about topics I didn’t usually cover on my primary site, nevillehobson.com. In June 2024, after deciding that maintaining two separate sites wasn’t a feasible option any longer, I blended the content into the primary site under this category. The original .fyi site now redirects to this page.
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A Journey Through Time at Montacute House
Yesterday, my wife and I visited Montacute House, a late-16th-century mansion in south Somerset, about eight miles from our new home. Known as one of the finest examples of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture in England, this extraordinary house and its grounds…
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Intentional Aspirations and Work-Life Balance
Imagine this: a modern garden studio nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside, its Deep Brunswick Green exterior blending harmoniously with the lush surroundings, crowned by a soft-red tiled roof that echoes the charm of the nearby house. Through the studio’s…
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Donald Trump’s America: Reflections on a Country in Flux
In a world closely watching the US political landscape, the outcome of the 2024 Presidential election has left many stunned — not only by Donald Trump’s overwhelming victory but by the speed and clarity with which it was achieved. This…
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How Keir Starmer’s Labour Landslide Will Reshape British Politics
The results of the 2024 UK general election on 4 July have sent shockwaves across the British political landscape. The Labour Party led by Sir Keir Starmer, pictured above, won a landslide victory, securing 412 seats and an overwhelming working…
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Threads of Connection
I like Threads, it’s a good social network to be active in and to engage with others. Or to listen, I find that appealing too. The desktop and mobile apps are good, although all lack some features that may come…