A few years back Lilly Allen was on the popular quiz show Never Mind the Buzzcocks. A fellow contestant questioned Lil on the swear words in her album. Her daughter wanted the record but she wouldn’t buy it for her due to the foal language. Lilly’s reply was something along the lines of “I didn’t … Continue reading
As my train rushes away from London the buildings slowly turn into trees, back gardens become longer, wider and my fellow passengers on the train are noticeable more relaxed than those in the centre of town. Walton-on-Thames bears many of the trademarks of a Surrey suburb. A lovely place to buy your first home or … Continue reading
Tucked away, just off the bustling streets of Camden, lives Hanna Benjamin a young lady who casts a refreshing shadow over her little corner of London. When I arrive at her place, down a quiet road off a bustling high street, I’m offered a cuppa and a kit kat, lovely. We take to the sofa … Continue reading
After this weeks’ legalisation of same sex marriage I’ve been thinking about how important representation is. On a road to equality, of any kind, there are many contributing factors to the change but I believe representation to be one of the most important, after all without representation how can society get a grasp of any … Continue reading
It’s always interesting when big stars like Emily Blunt decide to do a low budget film and after a summer of seeing posters all over town, I decided it was about time I gave it a go. The brains behind this flick is Lynn Shelton, movie and TV all rounder having credits for writing, acting … Continue reading
I’d say I’m a feminist, I’ve been known to get quite excited/angry during certain debates and normally have a thing or two to say when women’s issues are brought to the table. However last Saturday I was stunned into silence by a twitter frenzy surrounding someone I’ve been hailing as my hero. For anyone I’ve … Continue reading
So, I came out this week. The manager of the company I work for struck up a conversation with me about drug addiction and the physical effects of being high. I casually stated that it reminded me of my mother when she is in the throngs of a high episode. This then lead on to … Continue reading
You are my mother Living room dancing Sloppy kissing Laughing, smiling Mother I know you Although you may not know me right now But I know your smile is the sweetest Beautiful to my eyes I cry when I see you Because we cannot talk There are so many things I want to … Continue reading
This summer those London commuters who’d actually stuck around during the Olympics experienced a little bit of a break from over-crowded tubes and the miserable 9-5 faces we all know so well. The Olympics were in town! As a resident of East London I can honestly say it has been one of my favourite summers. … Continue reading
Embracing wild time from step one
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