From the looks of it, getting old seems awful. From deteriorating eyesight and ever more debilitating hangovers to hip replacements and your friendsÔÇÖ funerals, it all sounds horrendous. But for women, I think thereÔÇÖs another side to ageing thatÔÇÖs less talked about, and itÔÇÖs the double whammy of ageism and misogyny that quietens the voices of women who still have so much to say. This … Continue reading A Defence of The Karen: Why Do We Hate Older Women Speaking Out?

IÔÇÖd like to tell you that I love cycling because I care about the environment, or my health or any of the other reasons that someone with better priorities than me might tell you to buy a bike. But for me, I own a bike out of laziness, cheapness and as a way to spend some time alone. You might see me whooshing up Senghennydd … Continue reading Cycling in the City : Why I Love Owning a Bike in Cardiff