Not one, not two but three fantastic daughters! Siobhan, Kirsteen and Mourmour. Each very different and each the most important people in my world alongside my wife Fanping of course.

Desiderata

Spend time in the company of animals. Their uncomplicated nature is therapy in itself.

Thank people for kindness shown.

Don’t just say “I love you”, show it.

Keep your standards and don’t compromise them even if those around lower theirs. That said; don’t demand perfection of yourself or from others. Good enough is good enough (as long as it’s good enough!)

Make time for music

Walk slowly as you pass shops selling freshly ground coffee

Imagine what you’d like said about you at your funeral and live your life in such a way that the words you’d like to hear can be said truthfully.

Acknowledge your mistakes humbly. Don’t be harsh in judging the mistakes of others.

Travel as far and wide as you are able

Ride a motorcycle (but don’t go pillion.)

Give the benefit