Matthew Knott

My own little slab of concrete

This lowly slab of concrete represents so much to us as a family, and I think it's saved my marriage.

Death, and the Internet

People die all the time, it's no secret, but morbid curiosity is now easily satisfied with more and more people using facebook, twitter and the like. For some reason or other, death is something that I often think about, and having what may be called a bountiful online presence makes me wonder about what would happen if I were to die suddenly.

The Greatest Pain

The greatest pain, not physically, but emotionally, must be when you're unable to realise the grand ideas you conjure up. Okay, maybe a tad dramatic, and I guess the answer is fairly simple.

Inspirational Rugby Lives

This week I've read three really inspirational stories centred around Rugby. They're not about the dazzling wingers or the mighty props, but about people who've overcome adversity in an amazing fashion.

Parkinson's Disease

Until recently, I knew very little about Parkinson's Disease. I thought it was the case that you had "the shakes" and a dodgy memory.

I've put off writing this because it's really upsetting, but here's what I know now and what it means to me.

February 2010 Update

Here's a fact for you, February is only the shortest month if you get some sleep, otherwise, it's infinitely long, and painful.

It's been eventful from the outset so here's how my month is going so far.

Introducing Charlotte Elizabeth

Introducing the latest addition to my menagerie, Charlotte Elizabeth, my first daughter.

Born 01/02/2010, which is a palindrome, neat. Unfortunately, her coming into this world didn't happen the way we planned.

Any Day Now!

With the birth of my second child imminent I'm starting to take a little more charge of my life, but still keep getting knocked back as I go.

Star Trek Online

I've been reading about Star Trek Online, and wondering if it'll be the game to fill a void that I've felt since playing "Space Rogue"

2010, you're mine

New Years resolutions are a tad cliché so I didn't make any. With no goals comes the inability to fail. I am however setting down some general guidelines I hope to abide by, soft goals, aspirational targets, call them what you will.