If you’re wondering why today’s Google doodle features the glyph for Venus, it’s because March 8 is International Women’s Day. I’m not going to get into the politics of it, or why we still need such a day - read this or this for two very different views - but what I will say is that I believe we need more feminine power every day. I’ve posted before about this … [Read more...] about And Venus was her name: bring back feminine power
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I’m fine. No really… Well, actually, I’m not fine at all
It’s a conversation you probably have several times a day. Except it’s not really a conversation at all. "Hi, how are you?" "I’m fine thanks. And you?" "Mustn’t grumble!" You’ve scored points for being polite and sociable but none for content or meaning. And if you don’t really feel fine at all, and actually you’re masking depression or sadness, … [Read more...] about I’m fine. No really… Well, actually, I’m not fine at all
You wouldn’t catch the Queen having Botox
In exactly one month, I will be 55. So there’s no escaping the fact that I am in my mid-50s. I don’t know how this has happened, because sometimes I feel 16, sometimes I feel 33, sometimes I feel 4, but I never feel 55, whatever that is. I’m fortunate enough that good genes and a lack of sunbathing have left me with few wrinkles but I can see my neck going a bit crepey. I’m also lucky in … [Read more...] about You wouldn’t catch the Queen having Botox