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I have joined a book club (one of my New Year’s suggestions), perhaps better known as a booze club. Our event is actually more of a book swap; everyone brings a book or two that they’ve read (and a … Read more →

‘The good news is that I can get a divorce through Tesco for £65,’ my friend said after announcing her separation. ‘It has cost me £50 per date,’ another girlfriend said, referring to her only date since paying her subscription … Read more →

Hot Danish’s New Year’s resolution is to work less and have more fun. I, on the other hand, need to work more and spend less (particularly HD’s money).

HD is a fan of to-do lists, so here is my top … Read more →

‘Sorry, I ran out of cards, so you will not be getting one this Christmas. But I never sent you and Hot Danish a thank you for the hospitality when I visited,’ Plan B said, bluntly. This week HD’s sister … Read more →

When it comes to relationships, a friend, who has a beautiful flat in Kensington, says she will never live with someone again unless they have separate bathroom sinks. Another friend’s motto is, ‘Familiarity breeds contempt.’ She embraces femininity and the … Read more →

‘For us, fashion is an antidote to reality,’ design duo Viktor & Rolf once said. I was beginning to take this line a little too literally as my feature deadline neared. All I needed was one fashion rule/top tip/big no-no … Read more →

‘What I love about being a journalist is that I get the chance to meet so many different people,’ a friend said recently. I’d mentioned a recent interview I’d had for an editor role for a new, unconventional website. ‘Are … Read more →

While researching Matthijs van Boxsel, who makes his living out of stupidity (encyclopedias; lectures; he even ran a course on the subject of unintelligence at one time), I stumbled across an article on scientifically proven signs that you’re smarter than … Read more →

When we need words the most – to comfort and console – they often fail us. Genuine concern can become weakened by a trite cliché; a witty quip can deepen a black mood rather than lighten one; direct advice can … Read more →

There are some good reasons for deleting your Facebook: You get to keep your personal life private and you get to keep your real friendships more intimate. I recently had a Facebook request from someone I hadn’t seen for over … Read more →