Don’t get me wrong: I know it’s nice! It’s that time of year when things revive, The world around us comes alive. Insects buzz, and crawlies crawl. There is but one unfortunate flaw. When flowers bloom, and blossoms burst, And all around us, we’re immersed In petals, perfumes, plants, and…

Have I mentioned that writing is fucking terrifying? — I’ll start by admitting that I used Headline Analyser to check if the title of this article is any good. Scored 77. Not too bad — though I still don’t quite understand why. There are big ol’ nuggets o’ truth in every word of the title — I am TERRIFIED. …

Seriously, I’m asking. — This isn’t a blog, article or sexy “10 things not to do” list. I sincerely want to know: What’s the longest piece of writing you’ve ever published on Medium? I’m asking (not for a friend) because this morning I wrote a 28min read, deeply personal. And just as I was going to publish it, self-doubt reared its ugly head. “It’s too long.” “It’s too personal.” The question isn’t whether or not to share personal stories and anecdotes — though if you have strong opinions about that, please feel free to share.

Is that you grandma? — Long before the age of chips and code, There was a tool for answers unknown, A board with letters and numbers in bold, Ouija, the original AI throne. No wires, no screens, just hands that glide, Over the board in a mystical ride, A gateway to the other side, Ouija, the mystic’s trusted guide. Skeptics may scoff, and science deny, But believers know the truth inside, For the messages that the board supplies,

An epigram — It was a dark night, The moon was high. He stopped the car, I wondered why. He pulled me close; My heart went pat. He whispered softly: “The tire’s flat.”

If that's what it takes, then I'm semi-fucked. — I've not been on Medium all that long. A week and a bit. Published here…twice. I promise there's more to come, but I also have clients to appease and pieces to deliver on time. This lil amuse-bouche of a post, as I wash my morning bitterness down with a cup…

Scientists have found the magic number of daily hugs to make you feel better. — A cheeky cuddle. A quick squeeze. A warm embrace. A hug. What a wonderfully human thing! Cuddling a child after they've scraped their knee. Hugging your mum after weeks of not seeing her, wrapping your arms around your significant other at the end of a bad day. Meeting your BFF…