I’m Stuart Lennon.

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

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Octoberfest

I’d been in Britain for more than three days, and had nothing but positive experiences. Black people, white people and brown people had all been charming, helpful and downright smiley.
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The Digest 06/10/25

I'm off on my travels this week - taking in Andover, Bristol and London. I've packed some wooly jumpers, hunted out long trousers and smoothed out my waterproof jacket.
Living the Dream 2 min read Free

No Personality

I was, and am, furious. I suspect that had I been pitching, Mayor Phedonos would have chosen different words. He chose to bully and insult my wife.
Working Tools 2 min read Free

Distraction-free Writing

I have been considering whether I might want to use the Remarkable as writing machine. A place that I can draft an article or a chapter.
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The Digest 29/09/25

So, I'm determined to paint pictures of what I see, from a distance both in geography and time, and supplemented by the odd visit. You'll find this week's posts below.
Living the Dream 2 min read Free

Forty-Five Religions

Slightly worrying ones were the 114 Bristolians who identify as Satanists, who greatly outnumber the followers of the Occult, who just pip the Witches.
Living the Dream 2 min read Free

Gurt lush

Bristol has a long maritime past, including a close association with slavery. As a major port, migrants came in to Bristol, and migrants left Bristol for the New World (not always of their own volition).
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The Digest 22/09/25

Hopefully, the weather will relent a little for the actual challenge, and this hot-weather training will have made the autumn walking feel easier.
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