Bits & Bobs
On returning to writing after a success
The struggle to move forward from your own flashes of greatness is real —– Far be it from me to criticise other writers. As far
3. July 2025
Author: Katharine
Bits & Bobs
So I’m an INTJ female. Now what?
I tried the Myers-Briggs personality test, and it turns out I’m an INTJ female. What does it mean? —– In general, I take psychological personality
1. July 2025
Bits & Bobs
I went out shopping – and got busted by my own midlife crisis
Who knew a pair of shorts could be so triggering? —– I went shopping last Thursday. It’s not my favourite activity. I like to have
21. June 2025
Bits & Bobs
I never saw these things coming…
Life is full of surprises. In fact, the entire last decade of mine seems to have been one long round of random curveballs and various
9. May 2025
Bits & Bobs
Me & my creativity
Often, it doesn’t feel very creative —– Me? A creative person? I don’t think so. Well – not any more. I’m boring. I used to
28. April 2025
Bits & Bobs
Look up! Standing under chandeliers
Unsurprisingly, Vienna is a great place to be if you like looking at chandeliers —— A weekend in Vienna could involve any number of fun
22. March 2025
Language & Culture
49 English words with Arabic origins
Ever wondered whether there are any English words with Arabic origins? Find out here! —– Alcohol From Arabic al-kuḥl (الكحل) meaning “the kohl”, a fine
20. March 2025
Language & Culture
Victorian words and phrases from Britain
Take a trip back to Britain’s golden age with these lovely Victorian words and phrases —– Some Victorian words… Bricky If someone in Victorian Britain
21. February 2025
Bits & Bobs
Melania’s hat
It’s whatever you want it to be —– I think everyone can agree that making Donald Trump look like a sideshow is a task of
8. February 2025
Bits & Bobs
Megyn Kelly – 8 reasons why she should be every girl’s role model
Caution: oncoming unapologetic fan-girling —– I love Megyn Kelly. I’m straight, no sapphic leanings to report. But I love Megyn Kelly. And I do declare:
24. January 2025