REMEMBERING THE AIDS CRISIS: Memories of 1980’s UK
I remember only too well when AIDS first impacted on my world and came into the public eye. In 1981 I was 19 and there was talk in the gay […]
COMMENT | We should be adding the Poppy to ballot papers
Since that time 100 years ago we have publicly remembered those who give their lives in service on just one day of the year. We can do more.
COMMENT | Romanian government uses anti gay political spin
In Romania over the last weekend, there was a vote on changing the wording of the constitution of the nation where marriage is defined as between two spouses to between one man and one woman.
COMMENT | Dame Judi’s comments are a breath of fresh air
Let he or she who hath not sinned cast the first stone
Strange Finds: A photo of Cliff and a severed hand
A photo of Cliff Richard and a severed hand. It’s amazing what you can find when you really start looking.
COMMENT | Could Pride have more dignity?
I struggle with the identity of Pride. Is it a celebration of sexuality? Is it a human rights march? Is it an orgy of deviants on the move?
THE KNEE JERK | The tale of Tom Dick and Harry – and finding love at work
Just goes to show when you think all hope of getting with someone is over, it happens in the strangest of places with people you least expect
THE KNEE JERK | My driving is apparently “gay”
Apparently, my driving is Gay! I took a colleague with me the other night and dropped him off home as it was on my way. Today I overheard him talking with […]
COMMENT | Another Facebook alarm bell
I confess I am one of the people who sometimes take tests on Facebook. So what is all of the fuss about? Pretty sure that whenever me and my single […]
COMMENT | Are gay people victims of heteronormativity?
Am I a victim? Should older gay men be suing the government for psychological abuse? I am not waving the Rainbow flag whilst screaming “victim here!” It’s just a question […]
COMMENT | Just because you can’t see disability, doesn’t mean it’s not there
The writing is on the toilet door. On a recent visit to a supermarket, I was caught short and had to avail myself of their facilities. I chose what was […]