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Welcome to my newsletter, where I share my latest discoveries and experiences in the world of music, art, books, podcasts, and products.

Each edition is carefully curated to showcase what I have come across during the preceding week.

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Great images, books, magazines, beer, and products. Thought-provoking articles and design.

Image of the week - is a video this week

Crumbling infrastructure -

UK drivers paid around £ 33 billion pounds in fuel duty and VED in 2021 and 2022, although the Government only spent £ 5.4 billion on national roads and £ 6.4 billion on local roads in the same period!

Ceramic Artist Shigeki Hayashi’s Futuristic Robot-Children

EDC - Airpress Ballpoint Pen - Black

The innovative Airpress ballpoint pen is the ideal writing instrument for active people. Patented pressurised technology allows writing in unusual situations such as writing overhead, in dusty locations, and on wet paper.

The Airpress pen has a rubberized grip for secure hold, even in rain, with damp fingers or gloves. It features an extra heavy spring wire clip making it durable in all conditions and with one click, pressurizes the refill for 150 meters of writing overhead.

This ballpoint pen features a black barrel and black ink.

The Tombow Airpress is available for £7.39 here .

Music I’m listening to

Tremonti

I’m reading

Cabin Porn Inside

This book offers a look into some of the most amazing small cabins around the world. From tiny homes to Micro shelters, tree houses to mountain retreats, and so much more. The ingenuity is outstanding and if you are looking for ideas for a project or just curious you won’t be disappointed with this book.

The book can be found on Amazon, here for just £11.95

I’m watching

Murder of Couriers

The film is directed by Tom Macleod and Neill Brill and released by Awkward Moment Productions.

Having worked as a motorcycle courier for a few years in London there were huge similarities in the people that undertake this difficult job and their lifestyles. Above all the camaraderie was exactly the same and it’s something I haven’t found in any other role.

Available free on plex here

Beer of the week - All hail the Ale

Produced by the Roosters Brewing Co in Harrogate this is a great tasting hazy pale ale that’s full of flavour. My only complaint is that it’s a tin rather than a bottle but that’s just my preference.

 Gluten-free & vegan friendly.

Available direct from Roosters here also available from Waitrose for around £2.75

Coffee Time

If you love coffee and use a pod machine have a look at the odd coffee co.

Two guys doing their bit to reduce the vast amount of waste in the coffee industry by collecting surplus coffee pods and repackaging them as mixed boxes.

It’s a brilliantly simple way of saving thousands of coffee pods going to waste.

oddcoffeeco

Fitness - Good news for walkers

A study finds brain connectivity, and memory improves in older adults after walking

Source: University of Maryland

New research has shed light on the remarkable benefits of regular walks for the brain. The study has discovered that these walks play a pivotal role in strengthening connections within and between different brain networks. And the best part? They might just be the key to slowing down the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

The study's focus was on older adults, both those with normal brain function and those diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. This condition involves a slight decline in mental abilities, including memory, reasoning, and judgment, and it's known to increase the risk of Alzheimer's.

By examining the participants' brains and their abilities to recall stories, researchers unveiled the positive impact of exercise on brain health. The findings contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting the notion that physical activity can have significant protective effects against Alzheimer's disease.

So, in a nutshell, taking regular walks not only enhances brain connectivity but also provides a potential defense against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's. It's a compelling reason to put on those walking shoes and embark on a journey to better brain health!

Watches

Seiko 5 Sports Flieger Automatic Green Dial

Flieger, German for 'pilot', watches are some of my favourites. They have an iconic style that originated during World War 2 and they are still great-looking timepieces.

Seiko 5 Automatic Green Dial Green NATO Strap Mens Watch SRPH29K1

The Case:
Made from stainless steel with a 40mm in diameter. The watch’s design adheres to the classic aesthetics of a military watch. The circular case and the fixed bezel have been brushed giving it a matt and scratch resistant appearance. Hardlex glass has been applied to both the front of the case and the exhibition case back.

The Dial:
Around the outer edge of the forest green dial there is a 60-minute scale that is separated by increments of five minutes, besides them are small luminescent pips that enable the dial to be read in the dark. A day-date display window can be found at the 3 o’clock marker.

The Functions:
Seiko’s exclusive 4R36 caliber automatic movement powers this watch, 24 jewels offer an accuracy of -25/+45 seconds per day. This watch has a water resistance of 100 meters.

Currently available for £213 online which is an excellent price for a watch of this quality.