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About Me — A life well lived (so far)

A bit about me and why I'm on Medium

2 min readMay 19, 2024

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Graphic drawing by my son Tristan Hallam from a photo

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How many friends do you have?

I read an article a few minutes ago that resonates with a question my wife asked me yesterday. Do my friends really like me?

2 min read8 hours ago

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Image to show a friendship

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My Virtual Coffee Haven

Coffee — It’s a process, from seed to bean

Karunguru Coffee Estate invited me to experience a day at their coffee farm situated 45 minutes from Nairobi’s city centre.

4 min read2 days ago

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Karunguru Coffee Estate

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Dear Candy Crush — I’m resigning to spend more time with my family.

I reached level 10,000! I was ecstatic, not because I’d achieved my goal but because I have more time to spend with my (medium) family!

3 min read2 days ago

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Candy Crush 10,000

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A First Month to Remember on Medium

I Joined Medium on the 26th April 2024 which is exactly 30 years to the day since all citizens of South Africa we’re allowed to vote in…

2 min read4 days ago

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A First Month to Remember on Medium

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Wordle: Soul Food for the Brain

Wordle is my brain’s morning exercise. By the time I’ve cracked it (and had three coffees), I’m cruising in top gear.

2 min readMay 23, 2024

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Image created on Canva by the author

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Harrogate To Kisumu

I Lost My Job For A Book Signing

I was beside myself with excitement. Michael Caine was (and still is) my idol. To get to meet the man in person and get his book signed!

3 min readMay 21, 2024

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Hatchards in Piccadilly

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Harrogate To Kisumu

Can You Get Me One?

Get me what? “A White Man”

2 min readMay 16, 2024

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Canva Free Images

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Don’t run before you can walk on Medium

In response to a post I read this morning entitled: “Should I Publish 7 Stories a Week Or Just One Every 7 Days?” by Maliha

2 min readMay 15, 2024

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Canva Pro Free Stock Photos

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Reading suggestions

Who are your favourite authors on Medium?

1 min readMay 14, 2024

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Reading suggestions

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Brian Hallam

Brian Hallam

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Author in training. Fuelled by coffee and my passion for reading. Proudly British, Love Africa, Hate Selfies.

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