What is the mystical significance of the number 1001, and why are there so many lists of things to do, see, read, visit, or experience, before you shuffle off this mortal coil, that contain 1001 items? There 1001 books to read, plus 1001 cookbooks apparently, 1001 movies to see, 1001 albums to listen to, which may or may not included the 1001 classical recordings that are ... Read full entry

Why I've ditched the to do list The arrival of a baby, together with the unpredictable and unexacting demands that go with the territory, has brought about a re-evaluation of existing time management practices for Flying Solo editor, Sam Leader. Now, when baby's asleep and something needs doing, I'm prone to just do it. Instead of thinking "This room needs a vacuum" I'll get the vacuum cleaner out and ... Read full entry