by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jul 20, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
I recently found myself sitting in a local cafe called Mea Culpa, eating an absurdly delicious biscuit sandwich. The biscuit, which was flaky, buttery, and utterly perfect, was, quite frankly, a far more meaningful part of my day than it had any right to be. While...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jul 13, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
Growing up in Britain, you are inoculated early against the strain of tragicomedy that constitutes the nation’s political theater. But looking at the landscape this summer, it is clear the absurdity has transcended its usual boundaries, leaving the electorate...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jul 6, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
This is exactly what happened when I read The Odyssey on LSD. Thanks to Google Gemini for bringing the vision to AI-life for us. Also: Just kidding about the acid. No acid required. It’s already quite the, er…trip. Hollywood is finally releasing The...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jun 29, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
I see the symptoms are setting in again. It starts with a slight flutter in the chest when you spot a plastic St. George’s cross flapping precariously from a passing white van. Then comes the humming, a low, subconscious buzzing of “Three Lions” while...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jun 22, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
So, you want to be the next British Prime Minister. Congratulations. You have voluntarily chosen a career path with the job security of a medieval court jester and the public adoration of a traffic warden. To be a successful and impactful Prime Minister, two qualities...
