So @brentcross_sc an adult cannot experience Santa's grotto without a child. I was told it was equivalent to an adult being at a child's playground without a child and that would be 'weird'. Interesting
Every day the intense fragility of men is revealed more & more. It's difficult to grasp as the historical narrative was always men are strong & they lead & women are weak & emotional. The stats around suicide and violence are making more sense. What are the solutions?
On public executions. Jesus was publicly executed, died on a cross. That great grief is the crux of Christianity. African Americans were lynched. They died hanging from trees. Murdered. We've been here before. Empathy died a long time ago & they'll be damned to let you revive it.
Kendrick Lamar and Sza tickets for sale for this Saturday in Cardiff 19 July. Authentic Sale - X2 tickets for £250. DM if interested #GrandNationalTour#kendricklamar#Sza#cardiff
If you want a measure of the scale of the transatlantic rift, consider this: I am told yesterday was the 1st time since 1945 the US voted with Russia & against Europe at the UN on an issue of European security. Just let that sink in. 1/4
Love this picture of Gisèle Pelicot and her son Florian, posted on Insta by him with the simple caption ‘Mamam’ 💜💜💜
How Gisèle and her children rebuild, I’ll never know, but if anyone can… x
i think when you’re transitioning from being a people pleaser to someone with more boundaries it’s so weird, because it’s hard to tell if you’re being mean or if you’re just listening to your own feelings because you’re so used to this and only thinking about others.
One of her greatest strengths is honouring greats that have gone before her & are still here - from Dionne Warwick to my queen Julie Andrews. There is a reward that comes from that. She is walking, living and breathing it. She is pure talent and hard work. A Londoner at that!
CYNTHIA ERIVO. I saw #colourpurple on Broadway in NYC by chance in 2016. I remember many moments of awe, none registered deeply. I have been reminded in recent days I saw a star that day. The star is now a sun. She has honed her craft & is for me & many now amongst the greats.
Incident of #racialprofiling this morning at #StevenageStation@BTP. An injured passenger with valid ticket. Questions revolved around proof that passenger got on at the station the passenger said - an easy check would have found that out instead of harassment! @nationalrailenq
@nationalrailenq@BTP It was a member of @GNRailUK staff. Completely heavy handed and irrational. I can share details of the enforcer as I witnessed the event.