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An eclectic mix of posts— ranging from a deep dive into history, to my thoughts on a recent read.
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Cougars & Cubs: The 2025 Age-Gap Trope
- Why is 2025 the year of the older woman and younger man trope? Whether it's due to modern feminism, an urge to see the age-gap roles finally reversed or just a media trend, there's no denying it is everywhere. Here's why!
Stranger Things 5: Mad Max, Fantasia and T-100s
A breakdown of 1980s pop culture references in Stranger Things season 5 and how they have come full circle.
Love Through a Prism: Edwardian Stereotypes of Japan
Love Through a Prism features British characters with some surprising views of Japan. But how accurate are those stereotypes for the Edwardian era? Let’s explore the history.
Taylor Swift Fatigue is Real! Here’s Why…
She is the world's biggest pop icon. But have twelve vinyl variants, a boring album and overexposure left people bored of Taylor Swift?
What is Happening with Legally Blonde? (MK Theatre Experience)
What exactly is happening behind the scenes at Legally Blonde? Including my experience at the Milton Keynes "Concert Production".
What We Lost When We Started Streaming: A Love Letter to Adverts
On paper, streaming gave us everything. We can watch what we want, when we want, without waiting, rewinding, or relying on the whims of the TV guide. But somewhere along…
Why I’m Telling My Children Not to Have Kids
An honest, personal reflection on why I’m encouraging my daughters to question motherhood expectations — and to choose freedom and happiness first.
Lifestyle Posts
An eclectic mix of posts— ranging from a deep dive into history, to my thoughts on a recent read.
Trending
Cougars & Cubs: The 2025 Age-Gap Trope
- Why is 2025 the year of the older woman and younger man trope? Whether it's due to modern feminism, an urge to see the age-gap roles finally reversed or just a media trend, there's no denying it is everywhere. Here's why!
Stranger Things 5: Mad Max, Fantasia and T-100s
A breakdown of 1980s pop culture references in Stranger Things season 5 and how they have come full circle.
We Are the Fall: Mythical Retellings in Verse
The newly released book, We Are the Fall, retells the stories of women from Greek, Celtic, Written, and Norse mythology, giving them a powerful voice. Through free verse and lyrical…
Why I Left Draft2Digital in 2026 (Honest Author Review)
Why I left Draft2Digital in 2026. A personal look at new fees, platform changes, AI concerns, and why I chose to host my books for free instead.
John Titor: The Internet’s Time-Traveling Legend
Every generation has its urban legends — whispered stories that linger at the edges of belief. For some, it was vanishing hitchhikers. For others, UFO sightings. For the early internet…
A Love Letter to Sophie Kinsella
A personal love letter to Sophie Kinsella and the millennial women who grew up with her stories, humour, heartbreak and unforgettable characters.
WondLa Season 3: A Rush of Lazy Coincidences
A critical look at WondLa Season 3 and why the rushed six-episode finale relies on coincidences, clichés and lost plot threads despite a strong build-up.