Today, I’m going to talk about smoking and my on/off relationship with cigarettes. A quick note, just on the off chance any international readers peruse this post: I may use the term “fag(s)” throughout. This isn’t an offensive term; it’s how Brits sometimes refer to cigarettes. Actually – now I think about it – isContinue reading “Ciga-Rob”
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Time of Gay
For my blog this week, I wanted to talk about the gay community. In particular, I’m going to focus on homophobia, and how it is still very much a problem in modern society. Let’s begin. From the jump, it is probably worth stating that I’m straight. I don’t mention this in a “I hope noContinue reading “Time of Gay”
Life Changing
Welcome to the third entry in my PARENTHOOD series. After discussing what it’s like to become a parent in Dad Rob, and talking about the wonders of pregnancy in What to Expect, my focus this week is on the differences between being a parent and not being a parent. In case that wasn’t apparent? IContinue reading “Life Changing”
Blackface Disgrace
There’s been a lot of controversy recently around the reviewing of “classic” television programmes, pertaining to potential racist content. Blackface is but one element of this, so I decided I’d share my thoughts on the topic. Before I delve too deeply into the subject of blackface, I think it’s important to note just how unhelpfulContinue reading “Blackface Disgrace”
Breaking the Habit
Hi all. I’m going to start today with an inspirational quote: If you want to be somebody, if you want to go somewhere, you’d better wake up and pay attention. Now, if you don’t recognize this quote, you’re likely pretty confused as to why I’ve chucked it into my intro. If you do recognize it,Continue reading “Breaking the Habit”
(Back of the) Net Worth
Greetings readers. Sorry, thought I’d try a different opening. I’ve done a few of these now and I feel like I say the same thing in every introduction. It’s the same way I feel when writing a card for someone. Anyway, given the remarkable story about Marcus Rashford last week, I thought I’d write aboutContinue reading “(Back of the) Net Worth”
What to Expect
Hello all. This post will be my second entry in my PARENTHOOD series. Check out my first entry, Dad Rob, if you haven’t already. Today’s post focuses on pregnancy, in particular what it means for the partner of a pregnant person……………*end of pregnant pause* let’s go. When you find out that you’re having your firstContinue reading “What to Expect”
Simpler Times
For the blog this week, I’m going to put on my rose tinted glasses and reminisce about the simplicity of childhood. One phrase that keeps knocking around my head when I think about being a kid: ignorance is bliss. It’s tempting – especially when you’re going through a particularly difficult or stressful period – toContinue reading “Simpler Times”
The N-word
Given the state of the world right now, with the protests and racial tension in the US, I thought it would be an appropriate time to talk about race. The protests in America are about police brutality and systemic, institutionalised racism. As much as it’s so important to talk about these things, I don’t thinkContinue reading “The N-word”
Wage War
I’m going to shake things up a bit for this week. I’m going to ask a hypothetical question about fair wages and I’d like readers to feedback their answers, if they wouldn’t mind. Let’s get to it. My question is about what is fair when it comes to salary, particularly the disparity in pay betweenContinue reading “Wage War”
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