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writer and eternal optimist

7 reasons why the hi-visibility jacket worn by the French gilets jaunes is a stroke of genius

Posted on December 17, 2018 by subincontinentia

The use of the hi-visibility jacket as a symbol of the gilets jaunes “yellow vest” movement in France is worthy of some reflection.We will probably never know who first came up with this idea, but here are 7 reasons why … Continue reading →

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The gilets jaunes have their own song that reveals the true faces of the movement

Posted on December 16, 2018 by subincontinentia

France’s gilets jaunes “yellow vests” movement is still gaining momentum since its inception on November 17, 2018. Named after the hi-visibility jackets that motorists are required to keep in their cars in case of a breakdown, the gilets jaunes have … Continue reading →

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the wall of leaves

Posted on September 27, 2018 by subincontinentia

There is a wall of leaves across my little street. It took three years before I ceased feeling bereft when every September the handsome bearded men would arrive with their open top truck and long poles. They would hack away … Continue reading →

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Refuge

Posted on June 9, 2018 by subincontinentia

Lie right down the middle of the day. One church bell for every ring of breath, like a slow tree. Injured, she crawls to a lair of savage peace, beyond the bellringers. Above a quiet pool of eyes, a humming … Continue reading →

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The ‘selfie’ as self-enquiry

Posted on November 2, 2017 by subincontinentia

This is a longer version of an interview conducted with Catriona Mitchell, founder BRAVA a creative forum for women across cultures. BRAVA: Rebecca, as a survivor of sexual assault, you are now (many years later) finding an unusual way to investigate … Continue reading →

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I am happy: Facebook tells me so

Posted on May 22, 2017 by subincontinentia

Something has been bothering me lately about Facebook. Or should I say, about how perceptions operate on Facebook because actually Facebook bothers me on so many levels that it is amazing I still use it. I use it because I … Continue reading →

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pétales

Posted on May 17, 2017 by subincontinentia

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The spam of loneliness: Once I understand your desire

Posted on March 25, 2017 by subincontinentia

*The third in a series of poems made up of fragments cut from dozens of spam messages I received in my email. The humanity is in the reach for the other. Even if it’s just someone to lie to.  Respected … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Unfriending

Posted on November 10, 2016 by subincontinentia

Lately, I’ve seen a number of chaps on Facebook posting their intention to ‘unfriend’ Trump supporters or those promoting his views (if Obama can say “folks” then I can say “chaps”). This has led me to contemplate the politics of … Continue reading →

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Uncle George’s feet

Posted on April 15, 2016 by subincontinentia

“You inherited your Uncle George’s feet,” said my mother. Clearly, this was not a good thing. In case I had missed the point, she added, “He had ugly feet too.” I looked down at my twelve year old toes and … Continue reading →

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