COLUMN | The Hirsute of Happiness
I’m fairly effete and always have been, so the sight of me with a full beard by age 13 was quite an absurd one for all to see. This outward […]
COLUMN | Community Chest
This month our issue is dedicated to ‘Community’. I must admit that I don’t really like the word ‘community”. It conjures up lacklustre municipal buildings on rough estates where they […]
COLUMN | The Beauty Of British Men
British teeth are portrayed as the worst in the World. The Simpsons poke fun at us with the Big Book of British Smiles, to scare Lisa Simpson into looking after […]
COLUMN | Let’s Not Get Phyiscal
There are a few places I wouldn’t like to find myself in: a bar frequented by Neo-Nazis perhaps or an abattoir. In 2009 I found myself somewhere far worse and […]
COLUMN | The Turbulency Of Love
It’s the month of love, or so the people peddling overpriced flowers, candle lit meals and mawkish cards for Valentine’s Day would have you believe. What’s all that love stuff […]
COLUMN | I Don’t I Don’t I Don’t
Before I start, I’d like to say that I’m totally in support of gay marriage. I’m all for equal rights, freedom of choice and smacking bigotry in the face. Just […]
COLUMN | Who Needs Hiking Boots To Enjoy To Enjoy The Great Indoors?
I’ve enjoyed looking at the snow from my bedroom window. Looking is fine, just don’t expect me to venture outdoors. You know how people describe themselves as outdoorsy? Well, I’m […]
COLUMN | Hush Now
This month’s edition is all about ‘Challenging Times’. I’ve been through a few challenging times myself and I must admit that I find the human race a bit challenging at […]
COLUMN | Hush Now
This month’s edition is all about ‘Challenging Times’. I’ve been through a few challenging times myself and I must admit that I find the human race a bit challenging at […]
COLUMN | The Case Of The Ex
What is it about gay men and their exes? Heterosexuals seem to have it so much better sorted out: divorce him/avoid him/insult him. We, on the other hand, like to […]
COLUMN | The Booze Blues
January is being hailed as the month to dry out and try for total abstinence from alcohol.