Life
The forgotten luxury of home comforts
Juan had, until recently, been sniffing continually for about two years. No matter how deeply we cleaned the flat…
April 20, 2016-
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LifeWhen did I stop being punctual?
I have always thought of myself, with pride, as being a punctual person. Anyone reading this who knows me,…
April 2, 2016 -
ParentingWhy I wish traffic cones didn’t exist
I know traffic cones perform important functions – namely ushering traffic around workmen and decorating lamp posts in university…
March 24, 2016 -
LifeThings no one tells you about your 30s
There are loads of good things about hitting 30: in fact, I’d say that, so far, it’s the decade…
February 18, 2016 -
LifeNow that’s what I call a proposal
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I have spent the last couple of weeks writing pieces about ‘the most romantic restaurants…
February 14, 2016 -
ParentingCutting a two-year-old’s toenails…
Since Oscar turned two in December, it has been impossible to cut his nails – especially his toenails. So…
February 2, 2016 -
LifeThe job titles we acquire but don’t get paid for
Like sharing finances, dividing household chores fairly as a couple is tricky territory, both emotionally and practically. Although Juan…
January 27, 2016 -
Something for the weekendSFTW: Chicken pox, bad backs and solitary confinement
Happy Sunday folks! I cannot tell you how positive I feel today compared with the past week – which…
January 24, 2016 -
LifeReasons I love cycling
Before I had my son, when my job consisted of eating my way around London most nights, I took…
January 12, 2016