Sport & Health
The vein on my arm and the unconscious need to be “ladylike”
Identifying residual female stereotypes and wrestling them to the ground —– Gosh, that vein is big. I think I can even see it pulsing. Eww.
29. August 2023
Author: Katharine
Sport & Health
Inspiring female athletes who have motivated me in sport and in life
With the England ladies’ football team making the World Cup final, doing what the men have been trying (and failing!) to do since 1966, women’s
27. August 2023
At Home
My favourite apricot jam recipe – no pectin
I love this apricot jam recipe. So simple – no pectin, no muss, no fuss. —– Apricot jam is right up there with lasagne in
20. August 2023
Work & Business
Work email etiquette – my personal dos and don’ts
It’s not “just an email”. Think what you are writing. —– When it comes to work email etiquette, DO… …make an effort Work emails don’t
17. August 2023
At Home
Vienna’s little treasures – hidden in plain sight (Part II)
Historic jewels even the locals overlook —– I moved to Vienna from Britain in September 2004. Initially, I wasn’t sure how long I was going
31. July 2023
At Home
Vienna’s little treasures – hidden in plain sight (Part I)
Historic jewels even the locals overlook —– I moved to Vienna from Britain in September 2004. Initially, I wasn’t sure how long I was going
31. July 2023
Language & Culture
The 5 best duets of all time
I love a good duet. Two men, two women – or a male/female collaboration…it doesn’t matter. When two fine voices come together and complement each
28. July 2023
At Home
The strange story of the 2-day Republic of Heinzenland
The demise of the Habsburg Empire in 1918 triggered a bitter conflict over the region of German West Hungary between Austria and Hungary. This struggle
5. July 2023
At Home
Yorkshire words & phrases I still use after 19 years living abroad
When it comes to certain Yorkshire words, the old adage holds true: you can take the lass out of Yorkshire, but you can’t take the
14. June 2023
Bits & Bobs
Confessions of an awkward woman
I have behaved, but not conformed. —– I never set out to be a Contrary Mary. I don’t act with the explicit intention of hurting
13. June 2023