in brief
London-based writer and grammar stickler with a love of coffee, culture and politics.
Currently reading about passionate citizenship and listening to Gillian Welch.
Who would have thought that some sympathy would cause so much agitation?
When Amy Winehouse died on Saturday, we didn’t just lose one of the greatest singers of our time. Her parents lost a daughter, many lost a friend. Yet, most of Amy’s obituaries, along with [...]
Posted in music, personal, right and wrong | 5 Comments »Caitlin Moran being everywhere might have led to some shallow debates about high heels and vajazzling, but it’s not been entirely in vain. At least some of those who have read her new book seem to have started thinking about their female role models, or [...]
Posted in equality, feminism, music, personal | 1 Comment »This post is inspired by and dedicated to Camille O’Sullivan, the Irish-French singer and entertainer whom I saw at London Feis last weekend. Camille is exactly what you would imagine an Irish-French singer to be like, and she gives of herself like few other performers [...]
Posted in feminism, music | No Comments »Just a great song that feels highly appropriate today. And I promise that it has absolutely nothing to do with the royal wedding. Enjoy!
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London-based writer and grammar stickler with a love of coffee, culture and politics.
Currently reading about passionate citizenship and listening to Gillian Welch.