I’m Stuart Lennon.

Here, I explore how to survive, even prosper, in this mad world. Thanks for coming by.

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Living the Dream 2 min read Free

Anti-what?

Gaza is the most densely populated place on earth. Try to think of your nearest big city being persistently shelled by bombs and missiles. Israel has levelled Gaza, slaughtering a helpless population. It is choking the flow of aid, leading to more suffering and starvation. That's wrong.
Newsletter 3 min read Free

The Digest 14/07/2025

'm a migrant. My Mum and Dad were migrants. My paternal grandparents were migrants. Being white and reasonably well-off, I have more often been called expat than immigrant. I'd say there are many meanings and inferences contained in modern usage of the word "immigrant".
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The Digest 07/07/25

Writing It's becoming a habit, not posting anything on the site until the end of the week. I have an excuse this time, as I'm on the road. Travel I've written many times about how once glamorous travel had become increasingly grim and commoditised.
Newsletter 3 min read Free

The Digest 29/06/25

The humidity increased steadily. By now, quads, calves and hamstrings were unified in their complaints.
Newsletter 2 min read Free

The Digest 22/06/25

Rather than a novel, or a treatise, the book is a collection of radio broadcasts that C.S. Lewis made on the BBC during the Second World War.
Living the Dream 1 min read Free

Begging Bowl Out!

The Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association offers support to serving personnel, veterans and their families. These people put their lives on the line to keep us safe, and deserve our support.
Living the Dream 3 min read Free

Quietly replacing the US

While Trump sets up negotiations by imposing tariffs, or threatening invasion of allies, or blaming Ukraine for being invaded by Russia, the rest of the world is disengaging from the US in every sphere.
Newsletter 4 min read Free

The Digest (s) 08/06 and 15/06 -2025

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but trust me when I say, the only comment I, or anyone else making a positive change wants to hear is: "That's great! Well done you. I'm sure you'll smash it." Just so you know.
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