Well done Colin Firth for winning the Oscar last night for his performance as George VI (Bertie) in the wonderful… Read more

A huge thank you to Instinctive Living for publishing this blog on talking to children about death and dying. Check… Read more

This article is published in the Astrological Journal May/June 2026 Issue.We live in a culture that treats sexual fervour as… Read more

Recently I’ve been reflecting on the concept of hope because of the maelstrom of change and uncertainty that is spinning… Read more

Of course, the dying need appropriate physical pain control. But they also have what might be termed soul needs—to feel… Read more

Helen Baker runs Helen Baker Design and she is passionate about using Craftivism as a way of promoting non-aggressive activism. Her mini pants… Read more

Sitting on Mystic Moon in Limehouse Basin on a gloriously sunny evening, pinching myself to make sure I am not… Read more

I’ve been giving considerable thought to what Patrick Shervington from Women’s Health Concern said to me about men and the… Read more

Johanna Lunn is a award-winning Canadian documentary film maker who I met back in 2015 when she invited me to… Read more

It’s a sad fact these days that most people in the West learn about death second hand – usually from… Read more

When I admitted to my boater neighbour in the marina where I was going last week he exploded with amused… Read more

Nine people squeezed onto Mystic Moon – a record so far – in order to talk about death and dying…. Read more

I think Jacqui Smith, whose programme Porn Again was broadcast on BBC 5 Live last night, is brave to talk openly about… Read more

Happy International Women’s Day! I’ve just clicked as a virtual participant for the Millennium Bridge celebrations, led by the awesome… Read more

Every six weeks I run a consciousness meeting for a group of women who want to talk about what really… Read more

Taking part in a discussion with eldercare campaigner Marion Shoard on Woman’s Hour yesterday was one of the scarier moments of my life. … Read more

I have never understood why people rave about Bob Dylan.  His voice has always set my teeth on edge, and… Read more

Last week was a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me.  So, while I applaud Lord Richard Layard’s enthusiasm… Read more