If you had to switch lives with a fictional character for a week, who would you choose? Anyone from a Jane Austen novel really. Mainly because the biggest conflict (outside of the relationships) is people coming to your property unannounced, and the societal expectation to entertain these types of people. It would be both a … Continue reading Sunday musings
Category: Writing
Activist leaves a farrowing crate after 21 days
Following on from my previous post made about this protect, Michelle has lasted the 21 days and has now left the farrowing crate. Animal Rising campaign lead Michelle left the crate on September 22, after entering it at 7am on September 1, thereby completing her 21 day protest to raise awareness about farrowing crates and … Continue reading Activist leaves a farrowing crate after 21 days
Secrecy around animal testing deemed unlawful
A three-judge panel of the UK Upper Tribunal has ruled in a recent case that blanket secrecy surrounding animal testing licences is incompatible with Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The case in question is Cruelty Free International v Information Commissioner and the Home Office. The case, issued at court by … Continue reading Secrecy around animal testing deemed unlawful
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptIf you could pick any fictional animal to be your lifelong companion (like a Pokémon or fantasy pet), what would it be?View all responses You could give me any and I'd probably be happy, but in all honesty I would have to pick a Piplup from Pokemon. A small, sassy penguin. If you've … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday Musings
What’s a cultural tradition from your country that you love? I find British culture so interesting because I feel there is so much to it and yet so little at the same time. For me, British culture is seen most commonly in the shared, tiny mannerisms that every single British person will have whether they … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Long-haul travel tips
Daily writing promptWhat’s the longest trip you’ve ever taken?View all responses Whilst I would say I am relatively well travelled, I am preparing to go on my longest trip ever. I think it may be the longest trip anyone can do, now I think about it. Next year I am booked to travel from the … Continue reading Long-haul travel tips
Sunday musings
Which author would you love to have dinner with? Stephen King. I have loved his work since I was about 12 and read Pet Cemetary for the first time. His way of writing and telling a story is such an art form, and I would love to be able to ask more about his entire … Continue reading Sunday musings
Sunday musings
Who is the fictional character you relate to the most? Elle Woods. Yes, she inspired me to pursue a career in law, but she has also inspired me to not lose myself in that profession. It can very easy in any career I think to get lost climbing that career ladder without actually stopping to … Continue reading Sunday musings
The Nature’s Rights Bill
The Nature's rights Bill has had it's second reading in the House of Lords on 3rd July 2026, and is due to enter into the committee stage (hopefully) later this year. It is during this stage that the bill will be analaysed line by line and comments raised as to what works and, most importantly, … Continue reading The Nature’s Rights Bill
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptIf you had to give one life-changing tip, what would it be?View all responses Go vegan. It is no coincidence that every vegan you meet will tell you that their only regret with veganism is that they did not do it sooner. I will never stop talking about how much better I feel … Continue reading Sunday Musings
