Today is the second anniversary of my mother‘s death. It’s not a date that’s etched in my memory. I had to go back and look at a calendar of May 2022 because I know it happened on a Monday; and then I had to crosscheck that with old WhatsApp messages to friends. Is it weird… Continue reading Performative displays of emotion
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Small victories
This week at work they announced the winners of the staff photo competition, always and exciting and tense time for me. This competition has been running for many years, and every year when the categories are announced and the deadline for submissions approaches, I spend hours (in consultation with husband) choosing what image goes best… Continue reading Small victories
Falafel lunch
I caught up with some former work colleagues for lunch the other day. We used to work together in the same team a few years ago but everyone has moved on to other jobs in the institution, it's just me who's still in the original team. But every now and then we get a date… Continue reading Falafel lunch
Tales from Tobhamhor 