Feminism and me
When I was younger, in my 20s say, I was rather oblivious to gender equality politics and the need for them. I remember I used to say “I’m not a … Continue reading
Taking care – a reminder for when things get difficult
This is a post to my future self – my future self who will emerge, as previous selves have done at certain times throughout the year: when the marking … Continue reading
Approaching the menopause – my Second Spring
This week’s blog has been hijacked by increasingly unavoidable signs (menstrual cycle length, acne, flushing) that I am entering the phase known as perimenopause: the years leading up to … Continue reading
Filing the past and living today
“What you are is what you have been. What you’ll be is what you do now.” attributed to Buddha. In a quest to declutter my home office, to free up … Continue reading
The art of taking time off
I’m an academic, which means that my work cannot be easily parceled into a 9-5 day – it has blurry edges – there is always more to be done – … Continue reading
A World of Private Mystery: John Craxton
I had the good fortune to visit the John Craxton exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge on Friday. My mother had been previously and showed me the book of his … Continue reading
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