Stuff
On Sunday, we finally let ourselves back in. Six months and three weeks after we locked the door behind us and set off round the world, we came home. The … Continue reading Stuff
Tag: behaviour
Unexpected Dangers
One of the reasons people thought we were mental to travel around the world with a baby (and there were many) was because of the perceived danger. The world is … Continue reading Unexpected Dangers
Hanging It Up
It dangles at the end of the bed. The plastic clips rattle against the bed frame when I walk past it. The straps have yielded to the stretch of my … Continue reading Hanging It Up
Power – Gender and Naomi Alderman’s Novel
In terms of power and control, it’s a scary time. Unity and strength seem to be giving way to individual gripes and complaints, people turned against each other to shout … Continue reading Power – Gender and Naomi Alderman’s Novel
Making Creativity – How to Boost Your Creative Output
You can’t make creativity, but you can make cake. I have two days a week to write. Two glorious, empty, indulgent, frustrating days. Sometimes, the word count is high. My … Continue reading Making Creativity – How to Boost Your Creative Output
Femspreading – Making Space For Women
Genderspecs – changing gendered perspectives, one blog at a time. It’s always a joyous moment when I receive an email telling me that the next podcast episode of ‘The Guilty … Continue reading Femspreading – Making Space For Women
Books to Build a Person
In the middle bedroom of my mum’s house is a treasure trove. A collection of the books that me and my two sisters read when we were growing up. Oh, … Continue reading Books to Build a Person
Taking Time Out – Retreat in Any Way You Can
December is upon us. While apparently the idea that time goes quicker as you get older is a myth (it’s just because you’ve seen more actual time, apparently) it still … Continue reading Taking Time Out – Retreat in Any Way You Can
It’s All About Perspective
One of the most powerful things in the world to experience is someone else’s perspective. It’s also one of the most frustrating. As anyone who’s encountered a view or opinion … Continue reading It’s All About Perspective
What the ‘Consent’ Conversation is Missing
Recently, a man complained about being forced to go to ‘consent’ lessons at University. I can see his point. Not only is it a little bit insulting, but it’s probably a … Continue reading What the ‘Consent’ Conversation is Missing
WOW
Just, WOW. The Women of the World festival at the Southbank Centre in London is in its 5th year, and going strong. It lasts for an entire week, and involves … Continue reading WOW
Myself and I
I’m reading Margaret Atwood On Writers and Writing. It’s lovely to read an author musing on being the very thing that they are without sounding too grandiose or other wordly. … Continue reading Myself and I
