Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom set in 1927 is an impressive play with an interesting history.  It centres on power dynamics: racism, self-determination, economics and change.  I enjoyed the London performance.  This play remains relevant on gender...

Bloghound

I am an avid reader; don’t worry you won’t get a list of tome-like books that put you to sleep.  Suffice it to say; I will read most books that sound interesting.  I also read newspapers.  Those on the political left and right.  Well, at least I use too. ...

The Privilege Prince: Harry

I read a recent story About our Prince Harry He told the media He could never go and tarry He could not drink alone People were like his tracking drones What Harry forgot to say There are hundreds of zones where the people are kept at bay He mixes with his own kind,...

Mind The GAP

In April, GAP posted an advert meant to support girls.  The aim was to encourage girls to celebrate individuality and diversity.  The caption under the image read, “Meet the kids who are proving that girls can do anything.” In the advert (above), a white...

Book Review – Lightning Strikes

Lightning Strikes by Theresa Parker My rating: 1 of 5 stars I had come to the end of the latest Mattie Winston Mystery by Annelise Ryan. I needed a cosy friend. So I was excited when I found the book Lighting Strikes. Andromeda Spencer, the protagonist, sounded like a...