It’s true, I’ve been in something of a funk these past few weeks. And I’ve been quite cross with myself about it. Then I overheard a conversation between two of my inner voices which went like this: IV1 We’ve got a fabulous new job, there are new pets in the house and we are between […]
Dispatches from the bunker… a manifesto
What am I fighting for? Belinis on a school night. It was a marvellous mid-week treat of an evening in the company of some fabulous women full of bright ideas and lively conversation. (Apologies to fellow diners who found that it was also loud and possibly a bit rude.) Among other things the conversation swirled […]
How do we talk to children about Trump?
This was written two years ago, but still applies. Only now we can add Brexit into the mix as something scary that makes no sense to anyone, especially children. “Donald Trump scares me,” said Boy Three, tousled from his bed and clutching a toy penguin. The statement was more alarming than the news that something […]
What do You Owe to Your Audience as a Blogger?
What would your blog be without an audience? Sure, you might like the process of blogging even if no one reads what you’re writing, but for most bloggers, having an audience to share your thoughts and expression with is a big part of what makes it appealing. So what do you owe to your audience […]
Dispatches from the bunker… just after the famous football game where you think it might turn out fine in the end
Well, happy new-year-new-you one and all. It’s still peachy here. You know why, don’t you? It’s because we’ve just been off for a few days of ‘sod it, it’s Christmas’ and the cold hard realities are just mustering themselves ready to pounce. So to celebrate the fact that true hostilities haven’t yet resumed, it’s time […]
Dispatches from the bunker of having it all – in the trendy food place
There I was in the hipster sandwich shop (the one that gives the Panther rage, with its cute double entendre names and instagram-friendly chalk board) waiting for the chap to squirt patterns with dressing on my salad. I had headphones in and I was listening to Anna Burns’ brilliant Milkman, totally content and anticipating a […]
My 12 Questions of Christmas
This year I’m actually fairly jolly. Ho ho ho and all that, but some things are baffling me: Who said we have to get all our shopping done by the first weekend in December? Why is a dressing gown and a tea towel the accepted costume for nativity plays? When are all these parties we […]
Time for a New Car? Here’s How to Make It Yours
If you have been driving the same car for a while and would like to improve your safety and comfort on the road, it might be time to start researching the alternatives. No matter if you are changing your car to reduce your fuel consumption and motoring costs, or would like to feel more comfortable […]