February 2025

The 80s: Photographing Britain

The 80s: Photographing Britain is an exhibition currently running at the Tate Britain. I visited this last week with Sheena. Not only was she as lively and knowledgeable as ever, she also disclosed a long-standing interest in photography. So that is something else that connects us. Read More…

Chichester Cathedral

I visited Chichester Cathedral earlier this month, at the end of a day's walking in the South Downs. Like other cathedrals, it is not only a place of worship but also a tourist attraction. It contains some artistic treasures which illuminate its Christian essence. So this is my takeaway from the visit. Read More…

Conundrum

I have started to read books by and about trans women. This is for several reasons. One is to make my own trans journey three–dimensional. Another is to learn as much as possible about the trans condition. But most of all, I want to know what it feels like to be female. So I have started with one of the best available guides: Conundrum, the autobiography of Jan Morris. Read More…