The day Jill asked me to be her bridesmaid was the same day I prayed for flowers. I had asked that morning – softly, in my loneliness. Jill came home late. Someone has left flowers for you on the landing.Read more…
Sisterhood in song – Grimes and female friendships
You may know (especially if you’ve spoken to me in real life) that Grimes’ new album has come out. She marked its release with a music video for ‘Flesh Without Blood’. ‘Flesh Without Blood’ basically sounds like a Top 40Read more…
Kindred spirits
Hey, where did you go?????? I was sitting alone eating a slice of pizza and watching the flashing lights of the 24-hour souvlaki store reflected in the window across the road. After carefully licking the oil from my fingers IRead more…
The Vicious and the Lovely – Examining Female Friendships
‘How many lives did you save today?’ Rachel* looked at me intensely in the eyes. This was a question she asked everyone by way of introducing herself. It’s like when you’ve just come back from a recent holiday and youRead more…
Snap Pea Girl
I can’t remember how she initiated the conversation. That doesn’t matter. What matters is that shortly after she introduced herself, she offered us snap peas. Small and plump and sealed in a zip-lock bag. Snap Pea Girl has a lopsidedRead more…