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August 2023
I just work here
Today I went along with pals on one final Fringe outing: a comedian named Benji Waterstones whose niche springs from his other job as an NHS…
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Julia Macintosh
on making a mess
“What was needed was what happened.” Rama Mani We're messy, we human beings. Some contain the messiness better than others and keep it concealed behind…
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more fool me
The fool who persists in his folly will become wise. William Blake I'm awake at the witching hour, unable to sleep. I've done something foolish…
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2
grounded
Thursday afternoon found me in an Edinburgh pub, surrounded by Hibs supporters who were fueling up on their Tennents, en route to a Champions League…
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1
July 2023
purple ponderings
on Barbie, unpsychology and desire
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daytripping
Yesterday the ladies of the mad posse ventured out on a daytrip out of the city, into the wilds of Scotland's east coast and into the heart of seaside…
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the cost of mad knowledge
One of our friends in the mad posse is going through a rough patch. We've not heard from him, and worry that he's overwhelmed and unable to respond to…
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Julia Macintosh
2
simple pleasures
Today I've had a really good day. It was clear and bright outside, warm but not too humid, and I was able to wear my favourite flip-flops without…
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on being a true hag
I've just had the most nourishing and enlightening conversation with a very dear friend of mine. It was all to do with looking backwards, and looking…
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Julia Macintosh
June 2023
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