In one morning I read 3 articles using the word ‘meme’ to describe a concept, anecdote and a viral video. I was intrigued by this sudden surge in the appearance of the word and wanted to know about its popularity, origins and how to correctly pronounce it. I wouldn’t want my finger to slip from the pulse of digital life. Read the rest of this entry »

When the instructions on your extra strength medicine say no caffeine obey them-

Day 8 of the jiggered kidney & Hollie takes a trip to Primark

A few nights before I had accidentally purchased a size 12-14 underwear set, still sealed in the container I queued hopefully to exchange it for my size. It was hot in the shop and I wore my woolly cardigan and an old woman who was gradually passing out onto my arm. Shade of face: beetroot. Read the rest of this entry »

It had happened before over two years ago. I suppose that is a relatively recent amount of time but not short enough to remind me of the frustration. I refer to the galling process- nay the blood splattered battle of trying to park my car at a Glasgow Hospital. Read the rest of this entry »