As a self-respecting fag hag I can't help being a tat condescending when people in the Western world maintain their 1950s stance that gay folk should not be allowed to marry. I know several people, who I consider as kind and good human beings, who consider the 'gay way' as the path astray. Yet, I... Continue Reading →
Bring On the Magic
The festive season might seem long gone and the next opportunity for some sort of celebration is for many still weeks - Carnival- if not months away. Yet use a different calendar and it's a time to be merry all over again. Today marks the start of the Chinese New Year and it promises to... Continue Reading →
Young Queen of the Seven Seas
I few years ago, I came across the story of a then 13-year-old Dutch girl, who wanted to sail around the world single-handed. She had the support of her parents, yet the Dutch authority concerned with childrens' and young people's welfare thought it was a bad idea. An adventure such as the one she wanted... Continue Reading →
Expression of Possession
So we are half way through the first month of 2012 and the year just gone seems to lie in a long forgotten past. The start of the new year is quickly followed by my birthday – never fails- which is a reason – or excuse- to celebrate, reflect and look ahead. I'm still riding... Continue Reading →
In the Name of Stephen Lawrence
How patience can be unbearably painful yet still some how pay off. When we were still living in 2011 two men were standing trial for a senseless, racist murder of a young black man. They were accused before and acquitted by lack of evidence never to be able to be put on trial for the same... Continue Reading →