Published in Fearless She Wrote·PinnedMember-onlyWhy I’m No Longer Talking to Most Men About SexismSome of them just can’t handle the truth. — You know those times when you tell friends about the sexist behaviour you’ve experienced? If your friends are women, they will probably nod sympathetically or roll their eyes in that “tell me about it” way. …Women6 min readWomen6 min read
Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Rosalind PaganMessy matriarch, dater of disastrous men, writer of provocative prose. — Sounds like there’s a story in that photo caption… There’s a story behind most of my bad dating decisions, so it’s a good thing I’ve made lots of them!! Writing about relationships is a bit vulnerable and raw but I’ve also had some fun exploring my reasons for staying single…About Me6 min readAbout Me6 min read
Published in Curious·Jan 7Member-onlyWhere Did All The Good Men Go? You Swiped Left on Them AlreadyIf you’re still saying there are no good men out there, this is for you. — My adult son once described being on Tinder like walking through a minefield — while covered in magnets, and wearing a blindfold. If you’re tired of wading through seas of unsuitable matches and finding nothing to spark your attention, it’s time for a change. These three criteria changes can make…Relationships Love Dating4 min readRelationships Love Dating4 min read
Published in The Shortform·Oct 10, 2022Member-onlyHas Elon Musk Not Seen ‘The Terminator’?Musk unveiled his company’s new humanoid robot this week and sci-fi fans across the globe took a sharp intake of breath.Science1 min readScience1 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Oct 9, 2022Member-onlyYou’re So Vain You Probably Think This Article’s About YouDo you think you might be a narcissist? Take this simple test to find out. — Are you a narcissist? Has someone told you they think you’re a narcissist? One easy way of knowing if you’re a narcissist is if you are worried you might be. If you’re worried about the possibility of being a narcissist yourself, it’s likely you are not one. In fact, it’s…Narcissism3 min readNarcissism3 min read
Aug 4, 2022Member-onlyShould I Beware The Overshare or Wear My Heart on My Sleeve?The dilemma facing writers throughout history is keeping me awake at night. — Dear FROM LEMON, Back in the heady days of this platform when curation seemed more straightforward, those beautiful words every Medium writer hoped to see popped up in my email inbox: “Our curators just read your story…” It continued, “Based on its quality, they selected it…” What news, what joy…Advice6 min readAdvice6 min read
Published in Apropos of Something·Apr 21, 2022Member-onlyLet’s Make Humanity Great AgainBill Gates explains his ‘selfish’ reasons for philanthropy. — One of my favorite things to do with my son is watch Mark Rober videos on YouTube. But this one blew my mind. Around six minutes in, Bill Gates chats with former NASA and Apple engineer Mark Rober about philanthropy, and an initiative to provide clean water to the developing…Poverty4 min readPoverty4 min read
Published in Six Word Photo Story Challenge·Apr 18, 2022Member-onlyGrimy GraffitiApril Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Graffiti & Street Art” — I saw a future without you. When I first visited Manchester in England, I was shocked at how murky and ugly so many of the buildings were, even in the heart of the city. Despite all the quirky cafes and art supply stores, Manchester has never shaken off its history as the first industrial city in…Street Art2 min readStreet Art2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Apr 10, 2022Member-onlyI’m Growing a Monster in My BellyNo, it’s not a baby, it’s a tumor. — Looking down at the swollen mound spilling over my stretchy pants, I run my hands over my flesh, trying to love this changing body. I can’t fit into my jeans anymore. I’ve resorted to wearing maternity clothes again to fit over my sore, distended stomach. …Health6 min readHealth6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 17, 2022Member-onlyI’d Like a Stay-at-Home Husband So I Can Focus on My Writing CareerThe only ‘pot-boilers’ I’m churning out are my kids’ dinners. — As the famous Cyril Connolly quote goes, “There is no more sombre enemy of good art than the pram in the hall.” He’s talking about having kids and the impact they have on your creative time and ability. The word ‘pram’ is to Brits what you would call a ‘stroller’…Life6 min readLife6 min read
