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Pussy Riot and the Power of Art

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

I’m going to begin this post by writing about my Gran’s 70th birthday, otherwise it might appear a little tame compared to the titled news. I went to Margate with my family and loved being near the sea, as well … Continue reading →

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Rainbows

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

[trigger warning: sexual abuse] I’ve called this post rainbows because of the mix of sunshine and rain both literally and metaphorically. I’ve just come back from Latitude and have so much to get on with I don’t know where to … Continue reading →

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“Are you doing burlesque?” – “No, I’m doing poetry”

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

On Sunday 4th March I finally made my first appearance at Finger in the Pie Cabaret at Madame JoJo’s. I did a sound check which was a bit odd as I’ve never really done one before. I then had a … Continue reading →

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We are the 99% We are the 52%

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

The last couple of weeks has been great.  My lovely boyfriend greeted me with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.  This may not seem like a big deal to you but I’m not used to such romantic gestures and it is, … Continue reading →

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How To Be a Woman

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

I was really excited to start reading Caitlin Moran’s How To Be a Woman, but I wasn’t sure what to expect. The tone is very accessible, which isn’t something I am usually keen on, but I think that’s her point. … Continue reading →

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