The sense of style of style by Steven Pinker

As someone who believes in continuous improvement, I have a great desire to improve my writing abilities, especially with this blog. So a few weeks ago I picked up this book amongst others at the public library where I work. 

However today, I returned it after just reading under half of it.  I was looking for a book that aimed at improving writing style and to better capture the reader’s attention. After the first chapter I realized this was a book about improving your written grammar and providing tips in how not to confuse the reader.  This was all very well and good but it wasn’t what I was looking for, hence the early return, I did find some of the grammar advice very helpful.

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Blokus

I've finally managed to beat my other half in Blokus for the first time, after many years of trying. 

England vs Mexico Fifa world cup 2026 final whistle

 What a game, well done England, the UK and beyond are proud of you. Commiserations Mexico, thanks for putting on a great show. 

England vs Mexico Fifa world cup 2026 first half

What a first half, hope England can hang on, looking forward to the second half radio commentary thanks to BBC radio 5 live on BBC Sounds App. 

BBC Radio 4 long wave shutdown

Being someone of a certain age, I remember listening to the transistor radio growing up and in particular the long wave band as it was clearer than medium wave.  In particular I used long wave for BBC Radio 4 and the long defunct Atlantic 252 station.  During my sixth form and higher education student days I developed a habit of listening to Radio 4’s Any questions programme so this story caught my attention. 

The BBC shutdown its long wave transmission is very understandable as there are not enough listeners to justify operating and maintaining its long wave transmitters and sad, though it is, we have to move to with the times.  Being rather old school myself, I still listen to radio using a radio receiver, so I hope FM and MW can hang around for a bit, as I don’t want to use my mobile’s battery up.

Morocco vs Netherlands Fifa world cup 2026

Now that was an exciting second half, now looking forward to extra time commentary on BBC Radio five live via the BBC Sounds app. 

England vs New Zealand 3rd test day 5

Congratulations New Zealand, well played.  Good luck for the future Ben Stokes, thanks for the memories.