Culture
Perfect day
09/04/25 07:43
It’s a while since I had an adventure. So on Tuesday I decided to be Ariane for the day. It worked out better than I could have hoped. Read More…
Alice
29/10/24 11:40 Filed in: Personal
‘Alice’ is a French-language film from 2019 directed by Josephine Mackerras. It is a powerful feminist statement about the reality of living in a western European patriarchal society and the joys of sisterhood. Read More…
Manchester Art Gallery
27/10/24 04:36 Filed in: Personal
Manchester Art Gallery is located in a building on the corner of Mosley Street and Princess Street. It opened to the public nearly 200 years ago and everything is free to view. The Gallery holds a wonderful and diverse collection of paintings, artefacts and other items. I visited it for the first time yesterday after an early morning run and before going to the Etihad for the City game. Read More…
The new normal
03/08/24 10:10 Filed in: Personal
Continuing this Ariane week: two further trips to London, on Wednesday and Thursday. The female clothing seems entirely natural now. It's no different from being out in jeans and t-shirt. Presenting as Ariane feels the same as being in boy mode. The main difference is in my home situation, which sometimes causes practical problems. But the situation is starting to feel temporary. Read More…
The Danish Girl
24/05/24 12:51 Filed in: Personal
On Tuesday 14 May, I watched The Danish Girl. This is a beautiful but sad film. And so important for understanding what it is for a man to want to be a woman. It made me cry. This film confirmed my decision to give way to Ariane. Read More…