What does masculinity look like?
I’m fascinated by the concept of masculinity – partly, I suspect, because as a shy, geeky child in the 1980s, . …
What happens after adoption?
In 2019, something amazing happened; my son came home. He was eight years and four days old, and had been . …
Political Leanings
There are many things in life I don’t understand; people who are capable of genuine cruelty, or who are abusive . …
Why won’t my child read?
When my son first came home, four days after his eighth birthday, he wasn’t much of a reader. He hadn’t . …
Secrets of a Sandwich Stealer
There were sandwiches down there on the promenade. Ice creams too. And drinks in strange cardboard cups, but I didn’t . …
After Three Years …
In March 2019, my son came home. He was eight years and four days old, and I can’t begin to . …
Some Writing Advice …
Writers come in all shapes and sizes; you don’t have to be published to be one. Some writers don’t even . …
An Introduction is in Order
Perhaps an introduction is in order. This website and my blog has evolved since it first came into existence; I’ve . …
