The various ruminations of a reluctant expatriate. I am not permitted to complain about the British weather in any way. Fish and chips on Whitstable beach.

In a working-class corner of Cairo, followed by another raid on a party. Which kept the international human rights community mobilized in opposition for years.

Learning how to behave like a socially acceptable woman. If you tolerate this then your daughters will be next. Back this view, and, since 1991,.

This blog ends today, 31st December 2013. Sadly, I have not been well enough to complete it as I would have wished, which is a real shame. I have been in hospital recovering from a severe kidney infection which very nearly took my life. I feel blessed to still be here and to be getting better every day. Where I write about my life and anything else which catches my eye and makes me want to write.

Writing about Sri Lanka and other things. Time, Tate Modern 28 September. Watching moving images of faraway places it moves slowly. It has been moving slowly all day. Here in the dark, hidden from the noisy gallery, it is like a cocoon, but what shall I emerge as? I can hear the rumble of the crowds. Is anyone out there even looking at art, or just promenading in. Finally there is calm, qui.

Collaborating to End Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls. Creating A Different Response FAQ. Canada is waking up, at least a little. Recent publicity surrounding people like Jian Gomeshi and Bill Cosby, seems to have opened a large can of worms.