Category: Reflections
George Michael: Advice for Young Guns everywhere
At points during 2016, it’s been hard to have faith. But these wise words from George, the first love of my life, might just see us through.
Bowie for Boys: Advice for Little Starmen everywhere
The 7 year old was stunned. The 5 year old was visibly upset. The 4 year old burst into a rousing rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star when they heard that their hero the Starman had died. Here are a few things that Bowie can teach my boys: Continue reading
Being a parent. What I’ve Learned So Far
From birth to Year R, here’s what I wish I’d known.
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I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing with my life. A poem
A poem where the title says it all.
Tales from the Coal Face at Mumsnet Blogfest15
Speaking on a panel a Mumsnet’s blogfest? Makes a change for a shift down ‘ pit.
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As my kids take small steps into the big wide world, should I step away from social media?
I’m starting to wonder about the impact the status update, the ‘likes’ and the shares might have on my kids. I’m wondering what you think, too.
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4am thoughts on the little boy’s birthday
It’s not sugar crafting and gift wrapping that woke me up with that anxiety that creeps in if you wake between 3 and 5. It’s something else.
The Naked Rambler’s Brother Installed Our Staircase, and other small steps towards understanding attitudes to nudity
The naked rambler’s brother installed our staircase. He was fully clothed when he did it. Public nudity is not a family trait. Continue reading
Politics: what do you know?
When I was 4 there were some things that I knew. I am not sure politics was one of those things and I am not sure what I understand about politics now.
