Well, October just flew by didn’t it? I probably feel that way because I had a lovely break at the start of this month, so I had to squish some work into the remaining weeks. It’s been a month of connection, that’s for sure. Lots of meetings, dinners and talking which has been pretty wonderful. … Continue reading Monthly mindscape – storm
How is your summer going so far? Mine started off in a flurry of activity but is slowly calming down, which is nice. We’re at the end of July which means it’s time for another piece of flash fiction. Every month I find an image on Instagram that inspires me and flex my creative writing … Continue reading Monthly mindscape – clean
Every month I look through some of my favourite Instagram accounts to find a picture that will spark an idea for a short story. Some months are easier than others, this month it took quite some time, but when I saw the right picture, it stopped me in my tracks. The last year or so … Continue reading Monthly mindscape – in bloom
In my working life I’ve had three male managers that have made me feel uncomfortable. The first one lingered after conversations too long, looked a little too much and called me 'sweetheart'. The second was aggressive, loud and called everyone in the office “fucking idiots” once. The third was a lovely well-meaning man who loved … Continue reading Responding to terms of endearment at work
Would you call yourself an activist? If you asked me that question, I think I would say I’m dipping my toe in the water, discovering my passions and getting more vocal about them - especially online. This is what I want to talk about today - online activism. Some people have a bit of a … Continue reading In defence of online activism
I remember a while ago reading about using the word ‘just’ in work emails, and that it can make us come across as less competent. I thought about the emails I sent at work and realised... I always use ‘just’. Here are some phrases that come up a lot in my sent mail folder: “Just … Continue reading How we use language to undermine ourselves
Feminism. Feminist. What do you think of when you hear those words? Everyone has their own interpretation, so I wanted to chat about what it means to me. Before we get into that though, I want to touch on the fact that feminism has gained a lot of attention recently in the media and has … Continue reading What feminism means to me
I used to be in the Rainbows, the Brownies and very briefly the Girl Guides. From what I remember, I enjoyed it. It was a great way to gain social skills and learn more about the world. I wasn't particularly outdoorsy (I'm still not) so I didn't love that aspect, but it was a nice … Continue reading The Radical Monarchs
