Tell the truth
Monday, I broke a tooth at breakfast. It was my second tooth. The first one was impossible to save, it had to... Read More
Forget the happy ending. Enjoy a happy process
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Once upon a time, I had the pleasure of interviewing writer Lionel Shriver at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. I remember... Read More
Let’s talk about HPV
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A friend posted on Facebook today a letter from NHS inviting her to a cervical screening, which now includes a test for... Read More
The ripple effect
It’s a beautiful summer evening and my husband and I enjoy a drink on our terrace. An enormity of green stretches in... Read More
The power of acknowledgment
When I was single, I used to get two types of reactions. Those who pitied me and always asked the question: ‘How... Read More
Focused intention
A friend once told me a story about a woman who desperately wanted to get married at a particular (very expensive and... Read More
The case for 100 rejections
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A short history of personal rejection I once went out with this guy. I thought he was all right, you know,... Read More
Why creativity needs structure
If you’re like me (i.e. a master procrastinator, a self-sabotage genius and a time waster extraordinaire), then you’re probably wondering what’s wrong with... Read More
Five stories to inspire you on Valentine’s Day
Don’t you just hate Valentine’s Day? If you’re single, you wish you had someone to share it with, someone to bring you... Read More
4 days in London
I didn’t really want to go to London. I didn’t want to return to the world of news and reality, commuting, delayed... Read More
