Art of Turning

There’s a certain peace in simply letting go—like slipping from the clutches of an off-key melody forced upon us by self-anointed conductors. Their insistent beat fades, the dust they stirred settling at last.Politicians are deft in their craft, skilled at luring us to pour out what’s ours—our time, our breath, our guarded trust. They arrive … Continue reading Art of Turning

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?