Ever tried to bake a cake with politics?

A Victoria sponge cake decorated with a unicorn in the colours of the British flag

Ever tried mucking about with politics and cake-making? Politicians, bless their souls, only really need to know politics. When they start ignoring the experts and blathering on like they're master bakers, it's like trying to whip up a Victoria sponge with words.Democracy, you see, is all about keeping power in check. It's not flawless, but … Continue reading Ever tried to bake a cake with politics? →

Sympathy

Close up of the face of an old man with a beard and stoic expression

I've got this mate, known 'em since forever. They're a quiet sort, bit on the spectrum, and not feeling too great.See, they've been wrestling with the blues, and it got even worse when they lost their partner of two decades to cancer. And here's the kicker, it all happened like a flash, and their partner … Continue reading Sympathy →