I wonder … about the origins of the term ‘throw the baby out with the bathwater.’

I wonder … about the origins of the term ‘throw the baby out with the bathwater.’ I wonder if someone Continue reading →

Tips for Better Living

As a writer, editor, publisher and former teacher and biologist one of the most frequent questions I get is: “How Continue reading →

I couldn’t get a single job interview, until I changed my name to a white-sounding one

  So, based on your photo, you are either a sweater knitter, chicken cook or a bench maker? I don’t Continue reading →

For the Love of Black Cats (Black Cat Appreciation Page)

This cheeky chappy is named Monty – a little black, furry ball of mischief who’s turned my flat into his Continue reading →

Mistaken for a Lawyer … or a Factory Worker

So far, I’m really enjoying teaching primary school. It’s endlessly entertaining. Kids say the darndest things. I had a class Continue reading →

You Can’t Rush Quality

  Every Thursday at lunch hour, I run a design club for my year 3 and 4 students. During the Continue reading →

The Curse of “High-functioning Autism”

Recently on Facebook, someone posted: “Much of ‘high-functioning Autism’ is dealing with people who hold you to an impossibly high Continue reading →

I’m horrible at lying – honest!

Lying is an important part of daily life. It maintains social bonds and prevents the human race from collapsing. Yet, Continue reading →