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It’s not just men who are sexist

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Get the picture? Taking the mickey out of men just because they are men is easy, it’s (a bit) funny, satisfying and, it’s very wrong. You know the kind of thing – jokes that make blokes out to be overgrown children incapable of anything but watching sport and farting. And that set women apart as […]

Why’s it all going wrong at once?

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The Panther and I have decided that we must never go to bed again on the night of an important vote. The night before last it went like this: “Let’s hope it’s not like the EU referendum night and we wake up to something horrible.” “Fingers crossed.” So, clearly, in order to avoid it happening […]

Ladies, it’s time to get stronger

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Image Somedays it feels like just existing is a never-ending battle. Being a woman is tough! And this isn’t about hating on men at all – they have their own battles to contend with. It’s just accepting the fact that sometimes, people face difficult decisions. There is work, childcare, older-parent-care, food intolerances, weight issues…brain issues. […]

Winter Is Coming! No, Seriously

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We all think we’re ready for winter and we think we have time to prepare. After Halloween, we assume there’s a nice little lull through autumn before we have to prepare for that season of chills. This is, of course, complete nonsense. There’s no lull and if you don’t believe me, just go outside. You […]