4 August 2026
The Space Between Notifications
I spent twenty-five years in data, CRM and marketing. If my inbox was quiet, something was probably wrong. Or was it...
Journal
Notes from Literatea
4 August 2026
The Pen Is Mightier Than The Cursor
In a world of keyboards and touchscreens, I've rediscovered something I thought I'd lost: the simple pleasure of putting pen to paper.
23 July 2026
The Man Who Planted Trees
Maybe that’s all any of us can hope to do: plant a few good seeds and trust that someone, someday, will enjoy the shade.
22 July 2026
Cricket, tea and the art of the pause
In an era of fast-paced T20 leagues and floodlit matches, the formal tea interval might seem anachronistic.
21 July 2026
The smell of a good book
Admit it. You’ve been known to sniff a book but I bet you’ve never sniffed your phone.
17 July 2026
Connecting over a cuppa
The first cup, you're a stranger. The second cup, you're a friend. The third cup, you're family.
14 July 2026
The World Came With Its Stories
For a few weeks, hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions of people leave home and travel across the world for the same reason.
10 July 2026
Every Good Story Starts Somewhere
Every good story starts somewhere. Sometimes it's with a chance encounter. Sometimes it's with a single sentence. Sometimes it's over a cup of tea. This one starts here. Welcome to Literatea.