What’s in your wallet?

The question is posed by way of a mid-week break, better known as the celebrated Hump Day Hiatus. Today’s HDH asks (very obliquely and also very beautifully), are you happy doing what you’re doing? Do you want to keep doing what you’re doing? We ask because you’re about to meet a coal miner. Wait. Former coal miner. Who is now …

It’s Snowing!

Hump Day Hiatus When it’s October or November, that first snowfall of the winter in northern climes is always a magical experience. By this time of year, no one is enthralled by snow. We’re more than ready for spring. Even so, it’s amazing to contemplate that every snowflake is unique. Trillions may fall in a single storm, but the evidence …

It’s the Hump Day Hiatus

As you can tell if you take a hiatus here often, I’m a sucker for spectacular scenery, clouds in particular… their infinite variety of shape, size, height, and color. This fits the bill rather well. Journey Part 1 from Andrew Walker on Vimeo. And this is a whole other kind of beauty. You, by Keaton Henson as read by Sir …

Mid-Week Hiatus

The celebrated Hump Day Hiatus is officially posted herewith! This refreshing break will – I promise – give you a fresh perspective on life and the things that surround you. Be prepared: you won’t be able to understand a word he says, but if you give this five and a half minutes, his message will come through loud and clear. …

One magical hiatus

You may never see a more captivating look at a city than what you’re about to watch. Take a city – Singapore – with some spectacular architecture to begin with, then add the special effects of tilt-shift photography. It makes everything look like it was designed by the world’s best model train set designer. What is real looks fake. What …