Tim Dowling: We’re without internet and I truly need to get some work done.
I‘m stuck on my computer, staring at a blank screen. I click through the 37 other open tabs, but nothing loads. I head over to my wife’s computer. “Experiencing internet issues?” I ask. “Yes,” she replies. She’s not nearly as flustered as I am. I spot the WiFi router pulsing ominously with its blue light. […]
Tim Dowling: if I weren’t so occupied with doing nothing, I could be enjoying myself | Life and style
One moment, everything’s lively—I’m wandering through the house with the oldest kid and his friends while my wife fusses over a manual juicer he snagged from a car boot sale. “What’s going on?” I ask, a bit confused. “We’re playing juice,” the oldest replies, pointing to the worktop covered with 20 halved oranges and a […]
Tim Dowling: a festive miracle – I managed a proper chat about football | Life and style
I'm not good at Christmas shopping, but my wife is, and coincidentally, all three of our sons are. They know I'm always home, so the presents they order arrive at my door one after another. I don't shop much, so when I finally get outside around Christmas time, I inevitably gravitate toward things I might […]
Tim Dowling: they asked me to play ‘bad piano’, but no one thought I’d be quite this bad | Life and style
It's Monday afternoon and I'm in a recording studio in London with a few members of my band, my engineer George, and trusted collaborator Ben. We're listening to quick versions of new songs, but my mind is wandering a bit. I've only just arrived from a weekend holiday, so I wasn't part of the morning's […]
Tim Dowling: it’s not only the dog who’s faltering | Pets
TThe mysterious package propped up against the front door is addressed to my wife. I put it inside and hand it to her. She stares at it for a long time, as if trying to see what’s inside the package. “That could be your new hammock,” she finally said. “Happy birthday.” “It’s not my birthday,” […]