There are two types of people in the world: those who braved the pandemic and grew out their hair, and … More
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The Game of the Dérive: Drifting away in the City towards the Comprehension of Human Empathy
During the first weeks of lockdown, the thought of exercising my right to one walk per day never even crossed … More
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Sober or Steamin’ – Why is Alcohol Essential?
* This article was written before Phase 1 for ‘coming out of lockdown’ in Scotland. While many shops are … More
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The Underrated Privilege of Walking
Life hasn’t looked or felt the same for a lot of us since mid-March when a pandemic took over everything … More
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The New Normal: Feeling Guilty and Coping with it Badly!
I feel guilty about something almost all of the time. If I have to take a day off work, cancel … More
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Staying Conscious
‘Two young fish are swimming along when they happen to meet an older fish, swimming in the other direction, who … More
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Sex in Lockdown
[Content warning: sexual references] Lockdown and social distancing are impacting every part of our lives, including our sex lives. … More
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Art Behind Closed Doors
As I dismiss yet another notification for a worryingly high screen time, I lay my phone down on my desk. … More
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The New Normal: How to Win Life during Lockdown
When I sat down to write this column last month, the university had just made the decision to cease face-to-face … More
