Barbie: The Feminist Who Could?
Were 2000s Barbie movies actually feminist? A retrospective look at Barbie and the Three Musketeers, Diamond Castle, and overcoming the shame of…
The Politics of Blue Plaques
There is politics in commemoration, even when it presents itself quietly.
The Pressure to Have a Life Plan
In 2023, I changed careers, realising life's unpredictable and that having no plan isn't failure; it's just part of adulthood.
This England
Football, Shakespeare, and the uneasy symbolism of the St George’s flag
The Things We Ignore in Football
One week a player is unforgivable, the next he scores twice and becomes ‘misunderstood’. In most walks of life that would be…
The Performance of Being ‘Well-Read’
Discover your unique perspective by stepping outside the books you're expected to read.
Why Pride and Prejudice Will Keep Mattering
I used to think I knew Pride and Prejudice before I had really read it. I remember watching the BBC show ‘Lost…
Why Some Literary Movements Still Matter
From Frankenstein to The Shining, Gothic literature evolves but always explores the same underlying instincts.
More Than the Result: A Final Day at Deepdale
The final match of the season revealed deeper insights into football beyond the score. Observing small moments and shifts in perspective enhanced…
The Myth Of ‘Effortless’ People
We often envy those who seem to glide through life effortlessly, but they’re just putting on a show. Beneath the surface, we're…