I have watched a lot of romcoms recently, and I'm not going to apologise for it, it's the mood I've been in. I've even cried at some. And rooted for fully dysfunctional relationships while watching them, but the thing is... - if somebody (normally a woman, sometimes a guy) tells you they are not interested, … Continue reading It’s a Rom-Con
I want to talk to you about Laurence Fox. “Why?!” I hear you cry, “don’t we already hear enough about that utter tosspot?” And the answer to that is “yes, yes we do”, but this political party nonsense has made me furious. And I will tell you why. If you don’t want to know, feel … Continue reading That Pillock off Lewis
Medusa was once a beautiful, avowed priestess of Athena. Poseidon, god of the sea, raped Medusa in Athena’s temple. Athena, furious at the desecration of her temple, punished Medusa by turning her into a monster. And a mortal one at that. Whether Medusa was blamed for being so beautiful Poseidon could not help himself, or … Continue reading A tale as old as time
When something the public does not like happens, you need look no further for a person to blame than the closest woman to hand: Kurt Cobain tragically kills himself... it was Courtney Love's fault. The Beatles split - it was Yoko, or Linda... or better still... both. This popped up on my timeline today... This … Continue reading Burn the Witch!
I've been talking to people about women who inspire them. The conversations transcribed are more or less verbatim. Do drop me a line if you would like to sing the praises of a woman deserving of recognition. Inspiration to Dannie-Lu Carr Tell me a little bit about Janis Joplin, and what it is about her … Continue reading Janis Joplin
I've been talking to people about women who inspire them. The conversations transcribed are more or less verbatim. Do drop me a line if you would like to sing the praises of a woman deserving of recognition. Inspiration to Ivana Bašić Tell me a little bit about the woman you find inspiring, and what it … Continue reading Mileva Marić
A thing that winds me up is the way people refer to someone as being a 'muse'... In mythology, the Muses were nine goddesses who symbolized the arts and sciences. Today, a muse is a person (a woman, the vast majority of the time) who serves as an artist's inspiration. Writers, painters, musicians, and other … Continue reading Food for thought: The Muse
Let me take you out for a night at the theatre. It’s any show you want it to be: it’s a bright shiny musical complete with jazz hands; a one man show about personal anguish; it’s a larger than life comedy of manners with the most elaborate sets and costumes; a piece of naturalistic drama … Continue reading A Night at The Theatre
Don’t get me wrong. In 2005, when it hit the news that Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were splitting up I was definitely Team Aniston. Not because I had anything against Angelina Jolie. Not because I thought it was a competition. Because I LOVE Jennifer Aniston. And I felt sad for her. And yes, I … Continue reading #TeamAniston
I’m doing my best, I really am, to bite my lip as, gradually, realisation dawns that Brexit is not the Promised Land. As even the most rabid Brexit breathing papers print (brief) stories of some of the consequences of this choice we are told is the will of the people. Not too prominently, mind, they … Continue reading Biting My Lip
My Name is Not Debbie 