LIFE, WELL ADJUSTED: Three Chords, a Tube Amp, and a Nottingham Doorway
A 1988 Georgia Satellites gig at Nottingham Rock City leads to a cold shop doorway and a lesson in midlife reinvention. Why we need to stop overcomplicating the Second Act.
JOINING THE DOTS: My Dad’s Musical Map
A nostalgic journey from McVitie’s rock tapes and Bradford record shops to a lifelong love of vinyl. Discover how a father’s musical map shaped a legacy.
HOLD MY BEER: Navigating the Shift to a Dry Compass
After 40 years, Damien Wilkinson decided to hit "reset." Discover the physical and mental benefits of a 12-month alcohol-free journey and the books that helped.
LIFE, WELL ADJUSTED: A Year With A Rescue Dog
Thinking of adopting? Read Damien Wilkinson's heart-warming journey of re-homing Jasper, a Show Cocker Spaniel, via Spaniel Aid, and their life in the Yorkshire Dales.
FINDING TRUE NORTH: The Second Act
Standing at a crossroads at 56? 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
Not a retirement, but a step-up. Damien Wilkinson presents the North of Here Charter—a 6-point manifesto for authenticity, curiosity, and creativity in the Second Act.