Boring drivel from the Dominic Raab courtesy of FT Lockdown and loaded. Been in lockdown for 3 months, no friends to see, How would we cope all huddled together, Just Dave, Christian, Fran and me. Thank fuck we had such lovely weather. Fran was delighted to be home from school, No anguish, no … Continue reading Lockdown and Loaded A Poem
Boohoo
Image courtesy of the BBC This is a topical Poem about Boohoo, the online retailer recently criticised for its use of sweat shop factories in Leicester. We have created this vicious cycle of fast fashion that pollutes the planet, enslaves people (mainly women and children) into poverty wages. We think this only happens in far … Continue reading Boohoo
Growing Potatoes in a Sack
I sowed potatoes for the first time, Grew them in sacks of compost with enzyme. I planted the seeds in April this year, Overnight masses of green shoots would appear. Now it’s July and they’re ready for picking, Hands dig deep, what will I find, it’s quite forbidding. Harvesting potatoes is like digging for … Continue reading Growing Potatoes in a Sack
Veganuary
Meat Free January Veganuary began as a movement to encourage people to not eat meat or dairy during January. Since 2014, it has inspired and supported more than half a million people in 178 countries to try vegan for January. The success of the movement has been quite phenomenal, it has helped put vegan food into the … Continue reading Veganuary
An ode to fashion and the climate crisis
We adorn ourselves in the exploits of planetary and human toil, Not knowing the true cost of what we wear, Sapping the water or using the oil, Only to be told by adverts, brands and Instagram, That all is well with clothes of theirs. Oh, how we live in shallow times where fact is fake … Continue reading An ode to fashion and the climate crisis
Growing up a Tomboy
Tomboy Definition There are many descriptions and definitions of a tomboy, but the Urban Dictionary sums me up; a female with male like characteristics. Tomboys give 0 fucks about what’s going on or who talks about them. They'd rather spend the day in the mud wrestling with their friends then to stay inside painting their nails. A tomboy doesn't have to … Continue reading Growing up a Tomboy
World Down Syndrome Day
My Girl chilling out in her fferal® loungewear What is World Down Syndrome Day? March 21st is the official awareness day for people with Down Syndrome, it was recognised by the United Nations in 2011. Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition, it exists … Continue reading World Down Syndrome Day