Monthly Archives: September 2013

Whilst working as a journalist, I developed a rather thick skin, something I am quite proud about, given I was pre-etty fucking sensitive in my youth. Now, presuming I’m right and you don’t come at me with a knife, I … Continue reading →

Before my next birthday I will: Read (almost all) my unread books, even if they are boring and I hate them. Teach myself guitar, preferably to a standard higher than nursery rhymes. Earn enough to justify continuing French lessons and … Continue reading →

Then check this out…. In Case you thought she didn’t do it For Real in teh movie

I’ve posted both these before but FFS I think we can do this some more….. Will someone for the Love of God bring back Smack the Pony? For reals? Ladies of Science Misogyny 

She tells her love while half asleep, In the dark hours, With half-words whispered low: As Earth stirs in her winter sleep And puts out grass and flowers Despite the snow, Despite the falling snow.    

“Do you know what that is, sweet pea? To be humble? The word comes from the Latin words humilis and humus. To be down low. To be of the earth. To be on the ground.” – Dear Sugar I’ve been humbled several times in my life – … Continue reading →

I am a chronic buyer of books. These are but two of my books shelves. I have more. And boxes of books under the bed,  in cupboards, scattered around, double, triple-stacked. My book collection is collectively worth more than anything … Continue reading →

#300feministsandwiches. Brilliant. 26 of the Best Twitter Reactions to thePost’s ‘300 Sandwiches’ Story A tuna fish sandwich, hold the bicycle.Photo: iStockphoto “Today we learned about Stephanie Smith, a successful New York Post writer who embarked on an intense cooking spree for her … Continue reading →

I’m not even kidding. “You women read all these magazines to get advice on how to keep a man, and it’s so easy,” he says. “We’re not complex. Just do something nice for us. Like make a sandwich.” So: Read this … Continue reading →