I settle into my new Wintec saddle and guide my pony to a halt. We’ve already trotted in circles and figure eights for enough time in the little yard for Trixie to cough, snort, wheeze and fart her displeasure. TrixieRead more…
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Not just a joke: the insidiousness of racism
Recently the inevitable happened. After 11 years of living out of home, I was finally forced to assume possession of my many, many boxes of childhood memories. Going through them has been sometimes hilarious, sometimes sweet and sometimes poignant. I’veRead more…
What does your name say about you?
I was 13 years old when I woke up uncharacteristically early in the morning with the sense that something was wrong. I padded downstairs to find my dad standing in front of the TV, watching a plane crash into aRead more…
Street Light Interference Phenomenon
The door swings shut behind me. I’m clenching my green bag so hard my knuckles are white. I stride down the cracked concrete driveway but stop abruptly next to my recently petrol-siphoned car. Should I turn left past the houseRead more…
Girls with Curls – society’s response to curly hair
I have curly hair. No, I’m not talking about a single, vague ‘S’ shape wave that I’ve had people my entire life insist to me is curly – I’m talking real curls. On the Andre Walker hair typing system, I’mRead more…