Lessons From The Suffragettes

‘Suffrage’ means the right to vote in political elections. It is the sad truth that throughout history, there have been many restrictions placed on who can and cannot vote, based on factors such as gender, age, race, wealth and education.

In Praise of Instant Gratification

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]’,m fed up of having to work at things. Does that sound bad?

The constant chipping away at those big projects – the house, the manuscript, the getting your life in order before deciding whether you might make decent parents at some point. Saving for a new pair of jeans. Waiting and waiting for things to slowly build before you can enjoy the rewards.

I want now.

International Relaxation Day

It has been a challenging year and a half for most of us. The series of lockdowns and restrictions on our lives have taken a huge toll on our mental health and wellbeing.

Get Artistic This Summer

According to My Move, 15.9 million people moved home during the first six months of COVID-19. That’s 15.9 million new starts, clean slates, and fresh beginnings. Some of us have moved due to changes in our job, to escape the city, or to be near family again, and some of us have moved because we’ve had no choice due to the pandemic.