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 Nick Bailey Tell me briefly about Elinor Ostrom. Lin Ostrom was born in Los Angeles in … Continue reading Elinor Ostrom
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I'm an Actor.
Series of “Backwards in High Heels” posts.
If you identify as female, 2016 and 2017 were not easy years. If you were anyone, really, to be totally honest. From the election of a self-confessed grabber of non consenting pussy as the leader of the free world, through the #MeToo and Times Up movements, it has not been easy to keep moods above … Continue reading Series of “Backwards in High Heels” posts.
Dickens, Dante, Dahl & Depression
You're going to have to excuse me, if I'm repeating myself here... I probably am. I normally do, after all. But....... a good thing has happened, and I'm always moaning on about the bad stuff. SO I thought I'd share a good thing. I’ve been dancing on the edge of the dark place for quite a … Continue reading Dickens, Dante, Dahl & Depression
The Post Show Blues
And now, the end is here And we have bowed our final curtain My friend, I'll say it clear You’ll get through this, of this I'm certain The show, yes it was great We’ve battled each and every slow day But now, the Blues it is Deal with them My Way ... Enough of that … Continue reading The Post Show Blues
Suicide is Not Sweet
I want to talk about something that scares me. I want to talk about death. Suicide, more specifically. There’s been a lot of news coverage over the last week about the tragic deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade to depression. I have suffered from depression all of my adult life, but I have never … Continue reading Suicide is Not Sweet
Here is a thing:
If you’ve experienced BEING non-white, feel free to tell everyone else who is non-white that you disagree with their seeing racism in places you don’t. If you’ve experienced BEING gay, feel free to tell everyone else who is gay that you disagree with their seeing homophobia in places you don’t. If you’ve experienced BEING a … Continue reading Here is a thing:
Man! I Feel Like a Woman.
People often have issues with film, TV and theatre in which the cast is all female. I say "people" because I mean people. I have heard this sentiment expressed by both men and women. Men and women I respect and care about. It is not an opinion I have heard expressed about all male productions. … Continue reading Man! I Feel Like a Woman.
Better is Good
I've been doing a thing recently. I make lists of things that I can do to actively make me happy, or things that are SO brilliant, that even just thinking about them brings a tiny spark of joy. Contrary to the rumours, I am not *quite* as stupid as I look, so I do realise … Continue reading Better is Good
You Won’t Like Me When I’m Angry
As you may, or may not, have gathered, I am depressed. LOL! Put the violins away, I'll only end up smashing them. Because anger is my overriding mood at this particular moment. It's not the only one. The infamous bleak outlook is here, but look at the news. Is that any surprise? The most sunny, smiley, … Continue reading You Won’t Like Me When I’m Angry
In Defence of Anxiety
I try very hard not to get too bogged down in the misery of Anxiety & Depression. I don't mean I try to keep them at an arm's length. I mean I do. Obviously. Because they're not fun. You don’t hear anyone singing “Ain’t no Party like an Anxiety and Depression Party”. What I mean … Continue reading In Defence of Anxiety
My Name is Not Debbie 