You should have asked. It’s the title of a comic strip in the Guardian by French feminist artist Emma. It beautifully describes a thing I’ve been clumsily groping towards for years. When you have all of the stuff for everyone in the house in your head, most of the responsibility for getting things done and, […]
A garden is for more than green fingers
Am I actually a little bit sexist?
Photo by Sofia Sforza on Unsplash Last night, the only thing disturbing the peace at the Palace of Bundance was the sound of far-off gunfire and muttered commands. But fear not, we were not living some dystopian future that had me laundering red robes and changing my name to OfKev. (Guess what we watched […]
Three ways you can make family life easier
Things you can do now you’re 50
Not quite a week after the marvellous celebrations that marked my half century (yes, I know, I can’t believe it either) and the doormat is troubled by another envelope. This one cheerfully invites me to send in samples of my ‘bowel movement (poo)’ for testing. It even includes instructions and little cardboard sticks for smearing […]
What do you read in the lav?
Brilliant Careers for Those Looking to Work from Home
More people than ever are choosing to work from home. Working from home gives you the option to work around family commitments, set your own hours, and avoid the astronomical costs of childcare while still contributing financially. When considering working from home, it’s important to think about your options fully. Here are some great careers […]
The perils and pitfalls of the office tea round
Just your cup of tea, from ajft via flickr “Would you like a cup of tea?” “How nice, yes please. Just milk.” A perfectly ordinary exchange, like millions heard in offices up and down the country. But don’t be fooled – behind these 12 innocent words is a complex web of social obligation and potential […]