The November Armistice: A Ceasefire in the Christmas Wars
Britain’s annual ‘too early for Christmas?’ row gets a peace plan. Meet the November Armistice: a light-on, tree-off truce that respects Remembrance, permits cosy pre-heating, and saves the big sparkle for December—while, obviously, Mariah Carey is already defrosting on the...
October 31st: The Annual British Siege
A cultural comparison of Halloween etiquette — one nation turns its entire suburb into a theatrical production, the other treats it as an unscheduled home invasion.
Mindfulness for the Chronically Irritated
A practical guide for those who want to be calm, compassionate, and spiritually centred — but also think most people are idiots.
Tea Bag or Tea Bastard? The Secret Lives of Brewing Styles
Explore the unspoken rules of British tea-making—from milk-first chaos to biscuit betrayal. It’s not just a drink. It’s a social minefield.
Motionless in the Dark: A Lavatorial Mystery
A darkly comic deep-dive into the bureaucratic injustice of toilet sensor lights turning off mid-poo, featuring one man’s cubicle crisis.
Secret Lives of Kitchen Appliances: What the Kettle Really Knows
A whimsical, slightly paranoid essay from the perspective of your kitchen kettle, revealing the secrets it keeps and the judgements it silently passes as it watches your daily chaos.