I feel it fiercely now. You do too. I used to think I didn’t know what I wanted. But as it turns out, I do. I want to curl into a bean bag opposite a real human being and talk for three hours while my phone is locked away in a dark cupboard. I want […]
‘Sweet Nothings’ Are Coming Your Way
Even when you don’t realize it ‘Sweet nothings’ are defined as loving, flattering words that someone whispers to you. Maybe it’s just me, but no one is even texting loving, flattering words to me, much less whispering them, so I’d like to broaden the meaning of the term. What if we also defined sweet nothings […]
Giving Is Just Half the Equation
The Forgotten Art of Receiving When I was ten, my parents bought me a magic set from Hamley’s toy store in London. I couldn’t wait to start using it — I spent the entire 8–hour flight to India we took the next day relishing the thought of this impressive new skill. Over the next few […]
The Compound Effect of Love
The difference that red velvet cake can make “Cake delivery service! Check outside your door,” said a message that popped up on my phone. Sure enough, courtesy of my lovely neighbour Lucy, two tall red velvet slices lay nestled cozily beside each other in a clear plastic box on the mat. It was one of […]