It was nativity play week again. And following in a fine and noble family tradition, Boy Three was the second cow at the stable. A role he played with style and panache. Udderly brilliant performance Over the years he and his brothers have variously been sheep, goats and even robins. It’s important to celebrate the […]
Time off for your period – don’t be bloody ridiculous
Astonished. Really, I am. Apparently 42 per cent of people* think women should have paid leave every month during their period. (*Not a controlled and scientific survey, but the result from the nutsometer that is the This Morning Twitter vote. But still…)The idea came about because Gedis Grudzinskas, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology, thinks it will boost […]
Grow up and stop sniggering at teachers who sleep with pupils
Today, in the papers, there’s another story of a teacher who is alleged to have had sex with a pupil. The teacher was 35 and married and the youngster only 17. Behind the headlines is doubtless a grubby and painful tale of a marriage wrenched apart, families hurt and bewildered and a victim coming to terms […]