Pinnedcraig robert martinBreaking SadThis personal account investigates how particular brain chemicals can impact mood and happiness and examines whether any of these can be…Nov 2, 2022Nov 2, 2022
craig robert martinSix Simple Steps to Better Mental Health: Insights from Neuroscience and MindfulnessOver the past 18 months, I have embarked on a journey to enhance my mental and physical well-being. On my iPhone, I created a shortcut app…Aug 15Aug 15
craig robert martinThe World — A Family History — Simon Sebag Montefiore — Book Review“A world historian, wrote al-Masudi in ninth-century Baghdad, is like ‘a man who, having found pearls of all kinds and colours, gathers…May 27May 27
craig robert martinThe Call of the Tribe — Mario Vargas Llosa — Book reviewMario Vargas Llosa is a man of many talents. I first encountered him on an election poster in Lima, Peru. It was 1990, and he stood for…May 24May 24
craig robert martinThe Devil’s Wood — Chapter OneLargs, Ayrshire, South West Scotland, Monday 29th October 1979May 18May 18
craig robert martinSputnik Sweetheart — Haruki Murakami: Book ReviewIn space, no one can hear you bark.May 3May 3
craig robert martinTravellers in a distant landSetting: In a desert oasis, under the shade of a lone palm tree, Abraham rests after a day’s journey. Nearby, the sound of gently flowing…May 1May 1
craig robert martinBook Review: The Man Who Loved Only Numbers- The Story of Paul Erdős and the Search for…Paul Erdos (pronounced Air-Dish) was a prodigy and a prolific contributor to the world of mathematics. Living as a mathematical monk, he…May 1May 1
craig robert martinThe Sympathizer — Viet Thanh Nguyen — book reviewOf the many motifs and themes running through this book, two stand out at the beginning: exclusion and friendship.May 1May 1