Dare to be different

This is not a good time to be an LGBTQ+ person – and it’s particularly not a good time to be a trans woman. In the past month alone, LGBTQ+ rights have been attacked in three very different countries. And that’s leaving aside the USA, where the war on woke is waged 24/7. Read More…

The sin of empathy

In a world of constant bad news, it takes a lot to shock me. But I was shocked yesterday. Read this Guardian article and you will understand why. Read More…

Perfect day

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…

War on woke

Programs that promote diversity, equality and inclusion are under attack. The targets include immigrants, women, people of colour, and the LGBTQ+ community as a whole – although trans people are now public enemy no.1. America is the front line, but the war on woke is global. Read More…

Transition and attraction

I saw a recent response to a poll question years ago asking whether presenting as female changed members' views about men. It prompted very many responses. All the ones I read said yes, when I am dressed as a woman, I feel more like a woman and I am more attracted to men. Read More…