Why does menopause matter? “If you are a woman or identify as a woman, know a woman, love a woman, care for a woman, work with a woman – then knowing about menopause matters.” (Diane Danzebrink, Activist/Speaker - #makemenopausematter) In case you weren’t aware, October is Menopause Awareness Month and 18 October is/was #WorldMenopauseDay and … Continue reading Why your menopause voice is so important
The Make Over – A Short Story
THE MAKE-OVER I looked very carefully. Attention to detail was very important. Scanning her face, which seemed a little impassive to me compared with the photographs of her I’d been given, I could see her pinch-points, the stresses and strains of her life and everything that she would probably rather conceal. I started to make … Continue reading The Make Over – A Short Story
Being rubbish at grief
I'm really rubbish at grieving. I don't know how to do it, and I wish that someone would draft a manual to help me, because I know it's not great to keep things inside and to not face them head on. But I'm only just realising this now. And I wonder if it might be … Continue reading Being rubbish at grief
What’s a high level degree, anyway?
I've been mulling it over in my head for a couple of weeks. What's a 'high level' degree? What could constitute a 'rip off' degree? And I posted this on LinkedIn & it literally went up in flames! I was one of the first people to study for a new degree which was considered 'Mickey … Continue reading What’s a high level degree, anyway?
Down memory lane
Truth is, with the sun out & the blooms bursting again, I wanted to take a trip down memory lane, no shame, get up and get ready, take it nice and steady, top down, music on, looking forward to wine, no plans, no timescales, beautiful surroundings, just to be close by, for a few hours, … Continue reading Down memory lane
Life. Taking part is optional?
I've had a couple of tough years. I don't think that by looking at me, anyone would have guessed that anything different was happening in my life. Life looks good, lots of holidays, a promotion at work, no financial worries, plenty of exercise, surrounded by family, friends and frolics! My social media looks grand! Everything … Continue reading Life. Taking part is optional?
The Meaning of Life – A Million & One Questions
Who are you? What do you want here? Can’t you contact me? Wouldn’t that be easier? Do you mean me harm? Do you intend on hurting me? Can I help you somehow? Can I talk to you? Can I phone you? Can I turn up unannounced? Can I wait around on your doorstep? Can I … Continue reading The Meaning of Life – A Million & One Questions
Interviews? Should you dare to be different?
I recently had to endure an interview for a job that I had actually been doing for about 14 months. It's process, you see. Due diligence. And that, quite frankly, is what interviews are all about. They're not even really about people. So - when it comes to interviews, do you ever dare to be … Continue reading Interviews? Should you dare to be different?
The Art of Rejection & No Regrets
Rejection is a funny old thing. Well, what I mean is it's a strange feeling - actually there's nothing remarkably funny about it at all. It comes in many different guises - but it always feels the same. Think back to when you were young, sitting opposite the object of your desires, conversation flowing freely, … Continue reading The Art of Rejection & No Regrets
A Day in the Life of a Writer
A Day in the Life of a Writer… It all starts as most mornings do – with great promise. The sun rises, the birds’ chatter comes alive and suddenly the light drifts across the shadows and elbows them out of the way, leaving a brand new day stretching out before you. With the first cup … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Writer
The Cruel Mistress
Age. It’s a cruel mistress. We endlessly scramble through the wonder years, with our eye on a prize … career success, love, marriage, children, house, car, holidays, dreams. We don’t take a minute to stop and smell the coffee, don’t enjoy the sunsets or sunrises as much as we should, we burden ourselves with bills … Continue reading The Cruel Mistress
Barbie takes a barbed dig at the patriarchy – what a doll!
When mainstream Hollywood has a barbed dig at the world’s patriarchy, you do a second take - especially when those barbs come from the mouths of Barbie dolls, surely the antithesis of feminism? I wasn’t sure what to expect, indeed, I hadn’t even read any reviews and I had no idea what kind of story … Continue reading Barbie takes a barbed dig at the patriarchy – what a doll!
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