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Attention, distraction, and getting things done with a brain that won't sit still.
…results suggest that people do flit from one task to another more frequently than they did in previous decades, and that this switching is often detrimental to performance. But there is little evidence that the brain’s fundamental ability to concentrate has been impaired. This suggests that if we can shut down the distractions of our ... Read more
I’m framing this and putting it on the wall
From Wiley Miller's comic strip Non Sequitur.
https://nathannelson.co.uk/2026/05/im-framing-this-and-putting-it-on-the-wall/
One night in the life of a bowl of dog food
I put a camera out last night with some of the dog's unwanted food (high quality, expensive stuff, turns out she's happy with cheaper). Anyway, others appreciated it, and it was great to see one of our spiky buddies around.
https://nathannelson.co.uk/2026/04/one-night-in-the-life-of-a-bowl-of-dog-food/
Beautiful images from the recent NASA Artemis II mission; this is a favourite.
https://nathannelson.co.uk/2026/04/the-artemis-ii-lunar-flyby/
Tatty-bye, Gemini...
I sent my first email with Gmail on 24 December 2004. Big day. That was when Gmail was a beta, and you had to get an invitation to use it. Ooh, look at him. Gmail account. Almost 22 years and 46,000 emails (and that’s just the ones I kept) later, I’m winding my Gmail account ... Read more
Last year, our Seed & Plant Swap was a resounding success with over 70 people attending…..so we thought we’d do it again! Please ensure your seeds are clean and dry, and clearly labelled with the variety and date. If you don’t have seeds to swap, you are still welcome to collect some free o
