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Roll on Freedom Day but I'm keeping my face mask
July 19th is Britain’s revised Freedom Day when all Covid restrictions imposed in varying degrees will be lifted, however, can politicians deny reality?
Field of dreams: if you build it they will come?
Remember the line in Field of Dreams? If you build it they will come whispered to Kevin Costner throughout the movie. Well this is the line most business people whisper to themselves and each other. Or at least they used to but is this relevant now?
Britney Spears: Modern Day Slave?
Britney Spears’ tragic statement about her abusive conservatorship to a judge was utterly awful to read. Britney compared her life…
Volunteer vaccinator: from fashion to freedom
I was nervous when I completed the St John Ambulance volunteer vaccinator application form. ‘Congratulations, your application has been accepted’…gulp! What if I get the virus?
International Women's Day is an annual slap in the face
International Women’s Day is laudable for its original intention and the movement’s roots. However, given how far women are from equality in almost all areas of life on our planet, the annual homage rings hollow.
Lockdown locks
Did lockdown force you to change your hairstyle habits; did you embrace your greys or experiment with wild hair colours?
Clubhouse: What is it and how do I get an invite?
Clubhouse, Clubhouse, what is Clubhouse? Elon Musk is on it, Brad Pitt’s on it, Mark Zukerberg is on it, do you need to be on it?
Hooray for Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
Intelligence and competence are back in fashion thanks to Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the US electorate.
The Trouble With Her is the Noise
The Trouble With Her is the Noise
New year’s resolution by Menissa Saleem to make more noise
Tweet twoo, the world's new favourite owl
Awww, so cute! I never knew I wanted a pet owl until this little guy turned up.
It's easy to be cynical, believing is hard work
Last week, an internationally respected broadsheet published an article with the goal of debunking sustainable fashion: it doesn’t exist according to the author and it is all a marketing and PR ploy. With what aim I wonder?
Our favourite men in dresses
Much fuss has been made about Harry Styles for both being on the cover of British Vogue and wearing dresses or more feminine
For the Covid deniers and those who have to listen to them
Sadly we all seem to have at least one person from amongst friends and family who, in spite of their intelligence, are convinced Covid-19 is a conspiracy.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for gene editing discovery
Talking of awesome women…Have you ever heard of CRISPR?
Musing about the movies
I only know of two people in my wider circle of friends who decided to brave the cinema since March…
Black History Month: The World's Beloved Toni Morrison
October is Black History Month and throughout the month we hope to share the joy, inspiration and wisdom imparted by Black leaders both past and present. Black History Month was first created
RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg
I was saddened to hear the news on the radio this morning on the passing away of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The world’s first rockstar level, international celebrity Supreme Court Justice of the USA.
Extinction: The Facts
I watched the latest documentary by David Attenborough on BBC1 called Exctinction: The Facts and it was important viewing but
Interview: Historian, Alex Von Tunzelmann
Talented historian and writer, Alex Von Tunzelmann is the author to one of my favoutite books on the history of the Raj, Indian Summer. She has also written
Wellness Wednesday: What is Transcendental Meditation?
What is Transcendental Meditation, how do you do it, where do you do it, how do you stop your thoughts and why, like me, should you do it too?