Entirely Useless, But Rather Wonderful
I have a completely useless fact for you today. Wombats produce cube-shaped poo. Yes. Actual little cubes. Nature has apparently been experimenting with geometry.
It serves a purpose, apparently, but that doesn’t make it any less extraordinary. Now, I want to know what useless little fact you’ve got tucked away in your head.
Something you…
The Things That Go Bump in the Mind
I’m perfectly happy with a little mystery, a clever thriller and the occasional ghost story.
But there’s a difference between being entertained and spending the rest of the evening checking whether the wardrobe door is properly closed!
For me, The Others did exactly that. No need for constant shocks. Just atmosphere, shadows and an…
A One-Way Ticket to the Rhythm
If somebody handed you a free round-trip ticket to anywhere in the world, where would you go? I’d choose New Orleans!
Jazz drifting through the streets, little cafés, wonderful food and hopefully a dance floor or two where I can indulge my Lindy Hop obsession.
I don’t just want to see the sights, darling.…
The Song That Got Me Moving
Some songs become part of your soundtrack. Others change the direction of your life.
For me, Benny Goodman’s Sing, Sing, Sing will always have a special place. It introduced me to a world of swing, Lindy Hop, wonderful people and a dance floor that has given me far more than a few sore feet! And…
Leave the World a Little Warmer
I’ve been asked to sum up my life philosophy in one sentence. Well, darling, after a little thought, I’ve settled on this:
Be kind, stay curious, dance when the music starts, and never make someone feel they don’t belong. Because life isn’t just about the places we go or the things we achieve. It’s also…
