THE DEBITS & CREDITS: Claret, Amber, and the Passing of Time—A Valley Parade Ledger
From a childhood Liverpool phase to the historic 2013 cup run and a sober matchday routine. A reflective, lifelong look at following Bradford City from the Yorkshire Dales.
ROOM 101: Villa Park, and 25 Years of Hurt
A raw, nostalgic reflection on Bradford City’s heartbreaking 1988 promotion collapse at Villa Park. Exploring the grit of 80s football terraces, university grants, and the long wait for football redemption.
LIFE, WELL ADJUSTED: Man on the Moon - Andy’s Man Club
Introverted child of the 70s Damien Wilkinson drops the "stiff upper lip" to share a raw, honest review of attending his first Andy's Man Club meeting.
LIFE, WELL ADJUSTED: Three Chords, a Tube Amp, and a Nottingham Doorway
The tale of a 1988 Georgia Satellites gig at Nottingham Rock City, a cold shop doorway and much more!
JOINING THE DOTS: My Dad’s Musical Map
Discover how a father’s musical map shaped a legacy.
BETWEEN THE LINES: Richard Clarke, Fifty Dad Tales
Damien Wilkinson reviews Richard Clarke’s memoir of football, teaching, and fatherhood against the odds.
HOLD MY BEER: Navigating the Shift to a Dry Compass
After 40 years, Damien Wilkinson decided to hit "reset” and go alcohol free.
LIFE, WELL ADJUSTED: A Year With A Rescue Dog
Read Damien Wilkinson's journey of re-homing Jasper, a Show Cocker Spaniel, via Spaniel Aid.
VISION ON: A Life in Sharp Focus
Damien Wilkinson charts his family’s photographic legacy in Bradford.
BETWEEN THE LINES: Patrick Grant, Less
Damien Wilkinson reviews "Less" by Patrick Grant and why "buying well" matters more than ever.
FINDING TRUE NORTH: The Second Act
Damien Wilkinson explores the "Second Act" of life—trading a 35-year finance career for creative writing and personal reinvention.
SETTING THE COMPASS: The North of Here Charter
Damien Wilkinson presents the North of Here Charter—a 6-point manifesto for authenticity, curiosity, and creativity in the Second Act.
SIGN POSTS: The Mixtape
Damien Wilkinson explores the nostalgia of TDK tapes and his 5-year tradition of romantic monthly compilations.
BETWEEN THE LINES: Austin Kleon’s Steal Like An Artist Trilogy
Stop waiting, start creating - Austin Kleon’s "Steal Like An Artist" trilogy.
BETWEEN THE LINES: Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Damien Wilkinson explores Rick Rubin’s "The Creative Act," an essential toolkit for creative life.
LIFE, WELL-ADJUSTED: Keep On Running
Can you run with a torn ACL and knee osteoarthritis? After a bleak diagnosis, I found my way back to 5K with a new gym routine and a "dog-motor" named Jasper.
BETWEEN THE LINES: Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Damien Wilkinson reviews Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist and how its message of following dreams rings true today.