In which I talk about what it means to be a modern Heretic and what the implications are for a person.

A short welcome back to the podcast and off the cuff talk covering to some extent new years resolutions, creating change, the terrible state of the world and brief home life update.  I also for the fun of it give a 3 card Tarot reading for whomever is the first person to listen to this episode.  Let me know if it resonates with you.

Recipes mentioned in this episode can be found at Rampant Scotland

In which I share some of my thoughts on Death and how I might discuss with Fraser when he's ready.

In which I talk about the pains of being your own landlord and the importance of saving.  I also mention that I have deleted the notesfromdadtoson.bandcamp.com page as nobody listens there anyway.  If anybody wants to support me then I encourage them to check out

benotidle.bandcamp.com

or inyouradversity.bandcamp.com

In which I chat about some of the Christmas themed events and activities that I've participated in recently, and then vent my disgust for what continues to devolve further into a commercial mess of a holiday.  Ho Ho Ho...etc.

In which I chat about today's visit from the Health Visitor, Fraser's speech and how we're trying to support his development.

In which I talk about the importance of self care and differing attitudes and perceptions of how to take time out for self care as a parent.

Article referenced in this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-50289609

In which I talk about the idea of Crossroads and the importance of keeping company only with those who serve your interests.

In which I talk about how sources for 'good' external to the self are unreliable and subject to change.  I mentioned the legality of homosexuality as an example of something that is in a state of flux around the world.  This can be monitored on the Equaldex website.