It’s been such a long time since I’ve written anything here. I have spent much of the last few years writing things for other people, and feeling reasonably confident that I could make them sound smart on whatever the given subjects were, yet having the confidence to write something as myself? Finding the time to … More It’s been a while
After almost three months in Qatar, it was time to touch base in London… I spent hours trawling through various flight options, connections and combinations, trying to find a price I could justify. I umm-ed and I ahh-ed, I fought battles in my head, then I looked up and saw a man in a “London … More London Calling!
If you’ve ever met me (and even if you haven’t) you’ll likely have heard me mention my Granny – an amazing woman with a great knack for telling stories. I learned a lot from her. Sadly, she passed away in early February this year, having made it almost (but not quite) to 94. I can … More A few words for Granny
Ten years is a long time. The Rosetta mission launched ten years ago, travelled millions of miles and finally landed on a comet last week. Its incredible journey took it round the world several times and it zapped around Mars too. I’ve not travelled quite so far (not in terms of distance at least) in … More Ten Years
There have been a lot of brave women speaking out about incidences of sexual harassment lately. I’ve been meaning to write something about my experiences for some time, but recent discussions have made me realise just how useful it can be to read other people’s stories. There’s something comforting in knowing that you’re not alone … More Ripples of Doubt – my experiences of sexual harassment
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