Survival Strategy 1.0

Right you might have noticed I’ve been a bit angry. You might be too. I’ve genuinely questioned how to go on & function in this new reality but I’ve had my pity party, now we strategize. Since my white fragility got smashed to smithereens & I’m now wide awake to the world we actually inhabit,…

Lockdown birthday 101: A How To Guide

Unbelievably, contrary to the pessimists, myself being the biggest one, I just had possibly the best birthday I’ve ever had. Yes THE BEST. This is obviously quite unexpected for several reasons; the ol’ global pandemic, consequential unemployment, awfully timed recent dumping & the biggie: I am self isolating, completely alone. So how did I do…

What a difference half a day makes…

Wow. I posted that last article (A Smile a day…) only 9 hours ago, & I’ve already had a massive change of heart. PEOPLE ARE WONDERFUL! I posted it at 6am, went to bed, had a little nap (my sleeping habits are all over the place at the moment) & woke up a few hours…

Top 11 All time Reads. EVER.

Now this could well be subject to change going forward because I love a book me. I’m averaging one a fortnight a minimum currently, & even just now I remembered another must read last-minute & have had to adapt this post to a slightly unusual Top 11. But here right now, as I stand/sit/slump, here…

Miami: The Definitive Guide (according to Jade)

Party in the city where the heat is on. All night on the beach till the break of dawn. I’m going to Miami, welcome to Miami… Whilst undoubtedly Miami never goes out of fashion I feel this year it is having somewhat of a renaissance as 3 of my good friends have booked, & in…

Vanderlyle, Cambridge Restaurant Review

After months of anticipation my reservation at vegetarian Vanderlyle finally came round last week & I took Mother dearest with me to enjoy their signature 5 course tasting menu. Vanderlyle opened its doors on Mill Road in Cambridge last year in April to rapturous reception. To the point where reservations are now required two months…