I’ve just finished watching the current Channel 4 series, Married at First Sight. The couples are expertly matched but don’t meet until their wedding day. I’m fascinated by the relationships that we get to see develop. There are upsets, insecurities, opportunities to bond, and moments of bewilderment. There is a lot of second-guessing. However, what […]
This October, Hope is… 1) Buying wedge sandals for £5 in the sales They’re no use now, but they symbolise my hope for Summer 2021: fewer stomping walks around the local park; more ‘standing around’ events where sensible footwear is not required! At first, I felt sad to see rows and rows of strappy sandals
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When I was little, it seemed that many of the ladies in my church wore a small gold cross on a chain around their necks. My mum had a ‘God keeps his promises’ window sticker on the car, and my youth leader had a Christian fish symbol embossed on his wallet. To a timid teenager,
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The inconsequential identity crisis Under 11, you’re disappointed if it’s less. Over 12, you want it to be 15. From 18-28, you’re happy for it to be the same, and from 29 onwards, you’re willing them to go lower. Age predictions are always tricky because they involved judgements based on face value. My petty identity
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Since my best friend relegated me to a non-singing, bubble-blowing role whilst she stole the show at the Brownie talent contest, I’ve had a problem with bubble metaphors. Thankfully, the experience didn’t put me off bubbles themselves: I’ve loved finding all these beautiful bubble pictures and I always love giant bubbles you can pull around
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