I have never been a climate change sceptic, nor have I been an eco-warrior. I have sat on the fence and listened to arguments from both sides. “We’re doomed” vs “This is part of a millennial cycle”. Both sides had rational. Both sides were buoyed by social media. But now I have jumped off the […]
Read moreSince December is now upon us it is okay to talk about Christmas, although restaurants have had their ‘Book Now’ posters up since August! Coming from an Italian family, Christmas for me means time spent around the table; eating, drinking, catching up with family and friends. And when an Italian says ‘at the table’ he […]
Read moreI confess to a fascination with the history of Heaton and the areas journey from small, outlying farms to the current vibrant urban landscape. During the centuries, Heaton must have endured crimes that would horrify today’s hipster café society. From the 13th to the 17th century the Border Reivers would have made life challenging […]
Read moreA friend of mine translates German tourism websites into English. The task goes beyond simple translation. A German may say “The view of the mountain is excellent”. We Brits are more nuanced and may say “The mountain, in the sunset is sublime”. Translating the website of a camping site in the Black Mountains, my friend […]
Read moreMost of us can be proud of our generation tag. Baby Boomers got to see all the good bands. Generation X raved the night away in a muddy field. Generation Y gave us much of our technology. So why does journalist India Knight describe Generation Z as “Generation Mummy’s Little Sausage”? Harsh judgement on an […]
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