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Being a mum of twins people often remark that I must have a lot on my plate, and I guess I do. When I think of plates having a lot on them I’m fondly reminded of my ex-mother-in-law who, determined to keep her family healthy, would try to manage portion sizes by serving dinner on …
Monday 27th March Cup of tea or glass of wine, depending on the mood I’m in. Possibly the radio on, possibly a podcast, again, depending on my mood, some chocolate and a shiny new Lego set to build. That’s my idea of a relaxing evening alone. Yes, I know, I’m a nerd! I find building …
15th March 2021 The enemy of shame is responsibility.Sometimes when the guilt monster whispers in my ear and tells me I did a bad she’s right.Sometimes we do bad stuff, and employing logic by telling myself not to go on a guilt trip won’t necessarily work if I actually did fuck up.We do all fuck …
4th March 2021 Here’s to the angry woman.The Bitch From Hell.The Sweet but a Psycho, Bunny Boiling, Hysterical, Out of control, Madwoman.Here’s to her “time of the month” “code red” “shark week” “must be a full moon” “oh fucking hell” “mad cow disease” ‘PMT” week. The Moody Bitch. Here’s to being a moody, abrasive, up …
Thursday 9th March Earlier this week the amendments to the public order bill that sought to allow pro-life vigils and prayers outside abortion clinics were rejected. Buffer zones will now mean that pro-life activities cannot take place in the vicinity of abortion clinics. Many pro-life campaigners are feeling despair at this news. But fear not, …
Wednesday 8th March, 2023 I grew up in the small northern mill town of Radcliffe and went to school in the neighbouring town; Bury. These places are the proud homes of Danny Boyle, Elbow and Sir Robert Peel. Whilst I had little to no interest in local history I couldn’t help but know about Robert …
2nd March 2021 I have a bit of a confession to make.There’s this thing I do around men.I know I do it, I try not to, but it’s just become ingrained.I play dumb.I mean, I can be a bit ditzy from time to time, but I know I play it up around men, I act …
7th February 2021 God is the God of the broken, of the victims, he sees every tear they shed and collects them in a bottle.God is the God of the unconventional, who do things “the wrong way” he loves their passion and their spirit, he loves their heart and their love.God is the God of …
Monday 27th Feb 2023 Are you an easily offended snowflake? I know I am. I’m offended by injustice and abuse.Spend any time on social media and you’ll find someone complaining about “cancel culture” and “the woke” and “snowflakes.” “We should have free speech” they will protest, and they are right, we should have free speech. …
Friday 24th February, 2023 Love is humble. Have you ever seen the picture of the pale blue dot, or heard Carl Sagan’s speech about it?The picture is taken from the outer limits of our solar system, it shows the earth as a tiny dot in a sea of darkness and space dust. Sagan said “That’s …