You’ve Got a Friend in Me

There are few absolutes in life. There is no innate me and there is no inner you. Our relationships ultimately define who we are.

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Pond Life

We have had some very pleasant weather of late here in the UK so I have been taking some pictures of the local wildlife.

Mind Your Language

Morrissey is a public figure who has always divided opinion. His legion of acolytes adore him and hang on his every utterance whilst his detractors – an ever increasing number that now includes many former fans – are as vehement in their vilification.

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Are We There Yet?

As I write this my country is held by a pandemic imposed lockdown that legally prevents me from making any non-essential journeys. We have to satisfy our travel lust vicariously by streaming old series of Michael Palin traversing the globe or Michael Portillo striding colourfully through a(nother) train station.

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Play up and Play the Game

I have a friend who cannot understand why anyone watches organised sport… no one ever seems to win ‘Football’, it just goes on and on with no conclusion.

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Another Side of Steve Priest

I have a very artistically talented son and brother. My mum was a graphic designer before giving it up to for her family. I am going to see if I have any drawing skill by depicting myself in some cartoon capers. What you see here are some preliminary ideas for a cartoon depiction of me.

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