On Driving Teachers
My driving teacher was an older lady with no time for anyone’s shenanigans. She was a former prison guard and had very strong ideas feelings…
On Things I Would Make Illegal
When I am God-King of the Universe, these are things that will be illegal. With punishments swift and severe: Serving a patron Pepsi when they…
On Meeting a Quiet Englishman
I have a car. I live in Austin, so it really helps, even if I took to driving like a teenage boy takes to soap…
On Not Driving
My wife recently bought a new car and it's an interesting experience...psychologically. As I was playing the role of emotional supporter, I had a lot…
On Being a Driving Teacher
When I tell my friends that my son has no real interest in driving, the reaction is universally one of surprise. For Americans of my…
On Xmas Traditions
As an Englishman abroad, Xmas can be a time of mixed feelings. Life in Austin is mostly wonderful, but it's easy to feel maudlin about…
#UK2015 – 1. Cars and Planes
It had only been a year since my last visit to the old country, but it had been much longer since I'd really had a…
