My very first interaction with Russian culture and literature dates back to when I was thirteen years old and decided to … More
Category: Opinion
The New Normal – My Deadline For This Column Was Valentine’s Day: Dating With A Chronic Illness
The other day my boyfriend and I realised that he had only met me once pain free. This got me reflecting … More
The Garden of Forking Languages: Turkish Coffee
“Do you like this coffee? I’m glad. Once you have finished it, turn the cup upside down on the plate: … More
Why Pop Culture is a Classic(s) Matter – Catullus Spills the Tea: Sexually Based Political Satire in Ancient Rome
When they told me this issue was going to be NSFW themed, I immediately thought of Catullus as the perfect … More
The New Normal: A Comprehensive List of Ex Friends Who I Hate
When you have a chronic illness it often means you are unable to complete the basic tasks expected of a … More
Why Pop Culture is a Classic(s) Matter: Medea: The Prototype of Badass Woman
As anyone familiar with ancient Greek society will know, its culture is deeply patriarchal at its core, and even misogynistic … More
The Garden of Forking Languages: Italian Roots
It’s the beginning of January and, like every year, I’m spending the Christmas holidays at home with my family in … More
The New Normal: In Which Weeing Myself in Hospital is a Positive Experience
I am a very privileged person. Obviously, I am incredibly beautiful, funny and clever… but I am not talking about that. I am talking about the privilege … More
The Garden of Forking Languages: Portuguese Saudade
When thinking about any language I have studied, I find it crucial to remember when and how I made the … More
The New Normal: How It Began
I have been consistently unwell in one form or another for five years. I’ve had chronic migraines since I was … More
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