In 2012 fooled myself into thinking that I could start a catering business. My friend and I worked […]
True Stories
It’s that post-Christmas season and the house is looking tired. The decorations are dusty and you’re feeling uninspired. You’re done […]
I can cope with Somerset. The bit I’m standing in is flat, and I’m used to that. There […]
After a string of pleasant drinks dates with respectful and nice men, I’d forgotten how bad a date […]
13 July 1985. My Grandma’s 74th birthday. It is also the day of the biggest event in pop […]
When my friend’s boyfriend, Bobby, peeked through the door of the tent and doubled over laughing, I assumed […]
I have a troubled relationship with garages. I don’t know why. I didn’t grow up with a garage. […]
Mia stands in the doorway of the long narrow kitchen. ‘There’s a man with funny shoes,’ she says. […]
Iowa City, 1961 Under the desk that Fred made from a door is a large wooden box from […]
One thing I know about adults is that they are really good in emergency situations. Adults always know what […]
To nap or not to nap … should never be a question. The answer is “nap”. Always. Well, […]
Come Dancing by The Kinks is such a deeply familiar song. It’s like a hurdy-gurdy is playing it, […]
When the husband goes away, all the damn animals in the forest come out to play. I used […]
In a world where mental health seems to be on the tip of every tongue, I was surprised […]