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I had to explain incels to my OH yesterday. He’d never heard the term before the Plymouth shooting https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_shooting, and was surprised it was a thing that I’d not only heard of, but could speak about with knowledge and insight. … Continue reading →

It’s been a strange sort of 12-month. We’ve seen the shape of our regular world change and change again. From coffees and weekend with friends, we’ve gone to Zoom chats and distanced shouted conversations. From a kiss on greeting we’ve … Continue reading →

This is something I have been thinking about considerably in recent years. You see, I have reached that age where dear friends, friends who have seen me change from awkward child to equally awkward adult, and then again to to … Continue reading →

How many words are there for love? The Greeks; they knew the score. Four main words, and more than nine more. There’s Agape: The gods favour you above another. There’s Phileo: The affection between sister and brother. There’s Eros: I … Continue reading →

Children. They do this thing. They get bigger and older and more interesting every day. And that’s all well and good when they’re teeny and you’re entranced by their every snot bubble, but when they hit that age and you … Continue reading →

I remember you. Painfully sounding letters, then words Looking up, expecting criticism Surprised by praise. Your face smoothing From worried frown to relieved smile.   I still see you. Scared and fierce. Dreading the journey. Holding your brother to keep … Continue reading →

Will you represent me? Will you speak the words I’d say? Will you think of cause and effect? Will you plan for future days?   Or will my words die in your throat When headlines hate in strident font and … Continue reading →