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…
Not all “mean girls”: Female friendships in contemporary young adult fiction
‘I feel sorry for you, and I’m going to be your friend.’ ‘I don’t want to be your friend,’ Cath said, as sternly as she could. ‘I like that we’re not friends.’ ‘Me, too,’ Reagan said. ‘I’m sorry you ruinedRead 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…