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Screenshot of Diarium diary software calendar view
  • November 19, 2023
  • November 19, 2023
  • Chris
  • Journaling

Is Diarium the Best Journaling Software Out There?

I think so. Starting off with pen and paper journals, after a week or so of writing, I found that long-form writing was not only hurting, but that I could […]

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Lattafa Just Oud Boulevard Edition 80ml fragrance
  • November 17, 2023
  • November 16, 2023
  • Chris
  • Fragrance

Lattafa – Just Oud Boulevard Edition

I got Just Oud – Boulevard Edition not long after first experiencing Raghba Wood Intense. I wanted to explore more middle-eastern fragrances. I’ve got to admit, I do like the […]

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Hello Meteor - Welcome to New Cascade album cover
  • November 16, 2023
  • May 5, 2025
  • Chris
  • Music

Have you Heard? Hello Meteor

I first stumbled across Hello Meteor in 2015 while scouring Bandcamp for synthwave music. Those early releases I downloaded were your typical city-at-night synthwave. I enjoyed them, but didn’t really […]

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  • November 15, 2023
  • January 2, 2024
  • Chris
  • Reading

The Scarlet Gospels – By Clive Barker

I just abandoned The Scarlet Gospels by Clive Barker. Minor spoilers. I enjoyed the Hellraiser movies in my late teens. The first one was okay, but it was Hellraiser 2: […]

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  • November 14, 2023
  • November 14, 2023
  • Chris
  • Reading

Two New Features I Need for My Kindle

I’ve been using an e-reader for over a decade now, and using an actual Kindle for around 7 of those years. In that time, my book collection has grown a […]

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100ml bottle of men's fragrance Next Origin
  • November 13, 2023
  • November 14, 2023
  • Chris
  • Fragrance

Next – Origin

Next do a pretty decent selection of fragrances for the money, and the longevity is generally pretty good with them. As far as I’m aware, most of them are clones […]

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Sunset behind two traditional detached houses on Station Road, Ystradgynlais
  • November 9, 2023
  • December 6, 2025
  • Chris
  • Landscape Photography

Station Road Sunset

Pretty much rained solidly today, and I mean absolute downpours. Cleared up a bit around 4pm, and after getting back from a property viewing, this was what greeted me on […]

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3d rendering of The Halloween Man novel
  • November 8, 2023
  • January 2, 2024
  • Chris
  • Reading

The Halloween Man – by Douglas Clegg

My first time reading Douglas Clegg. Initially drawing me in with a child being rescued/kidnapped from a cult, the story soon became laborious in its use of extended flashbacks to […]

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80ml bottle of Russe Leather fragrance by Maison Alhambra
  • November 5, 2023
  • December 9, 2023
  • Chris
  • Fragrance

Maison Alhambra – Russe Leather

Here’s one I don’t see much of at all online. Russe Leather by Maison Alhambra. Look at that bottle!! You don’t have to be a clone detective to figure out […]

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100ml bottle of Karl Lagerfeld Bois D'Ambre
  • November 5, 2023
  • December 9, 2023
  • Chris
  • Fragrance

Karl Lagerfeld – Bois D’Ambre

Another one of this year’s acquisitions. Having already purchased the others in this line (Vetiver, Cedar, Yuzu), I noticed one was outstanding so took the plunge. I’m fond of amber […]

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100ml bottle of Azlan by Fragrance World
  • November 1, 2023
  • November 5, 2023
  • Chris
  • Fragrance

Fragrance World – The Gemstone: Azlan

I’ve got a bit of a thing for Bvlgari fragrances, but not the wallet for the real thing, so the clones really appeal to me! One of my absolute favourites […]

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Looking towards the mountains of Snowdonia from the estuary at Porthmadog.
  • September 26, 2023
  • February 3, 2024
  • Chris
  • Landscape Photography, Travel

Snowdonia from Porthmadog

I was lucky enough to be in the passenger seat of the car while driving over the Britannia Terrace. It was golden hour and the view north to Snowdonia was […]

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Deep blue skies at dusk in Ystradgynlais
  • September 4, 2023
  • December 6, 2025
  • Chris
  • Landscape Photography

Dusk Walks

Walking the dog in the evenings. Enchanted by the beauty of the streets at twilight.

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Screenshot of Typora markdown software
  • August 7, 2023
  • April 14, 2025
  • Chris
  • Blog, Writing

Hello Typora!

I was previously using InspireWriter to handle all my writing. I first discovered it it in 2020 and it worked quite well for me. But with well over a year […]

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Dean Koontz The Taking Book cover
  • June 14, 2023
  • January 2, 2024
  • Chris
  • Reading

The Taking – by Dean Koontz

I just finished The Taking by Dean Koontz. I first read Koontz nearly a decade ago with Phantoms. I’ve since read a handful after picking up quite a good chunk […]

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Sitting at Herbert's Quarry in the Brecon Beacons looking north
  • June 7, 2023
  • November 16, 2023
  • Chris
  • Travel

Recharge After Work

A jaunt up the Beacons to recharge after work. The drive up was cracking in itself, but stepping out onto the Beacons and bathing in the Skylarks’ song, listening to […]

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Sarn Helen Roman Road traversing heathland and forest
  • April 8, 2023
  • June 25, 2025
  • Chris
  • Travel, Walking

Walking Sarn Helen Roman Road – From Banwen to Crynant

March. Normally a lovely time of year to walk. But this year, reports just came out that we had the wettest March for 30 years, and it’s not hard to […]

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Winter sunset over Upper Swansea valley seen from Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais
  • January 20, 2023
  • December 6, 2025
  • Chris
  • Landscape Photography

Sunset and Thaw on Brecon Road

A run of cold days this week with snow arriving in Ystradgynlais on the Wednesday and causing carnage on Brecon Road. Come Friday the thaw was in progress and the […]

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Views of the Brecon Beacons from the northern edge of Giedd Forest.
  • December 31, 2022
  • January 2, 2023
  • Chris
  • Blog

Reflections on 2022 and Looking Forward to 2023

2022 has passed in a flash. After being a first-time father for close to a year, I can’t believe I ever said “I don’t have time” before! I always get […]

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Album cover for Lumina by Dreyma
  • December 22, 2022
  • January 1, 2023
  • Chris
  • Music

Lumina – A Fantasy Chill Album

Ever since hearing the incredible The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion soundtrack, and the even better The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim soundtrack, I’ve very much enjoyed a genre that for want of a […]

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