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Hit by the old age bus (or at least the absent memory bus)
I’ve just passed my 31st birthday. I don’t feel particularly old, but my actions may prove otherwise. I was sitting yesterday afternoon at my desk. Normally, I lean my iPhone up against th… more →
In These Heels?
le c'était ce parfum
Travis wrote 2 days ago: Such is the inconsistency of real love, that it is always awake to suspicion, however unreasonable; … more →
Hit by the old age bus (or at least the absent memory bus)
Isabel Joely Black wrote 1 month ago: I’ve just passed my 31st birthday. I don’t feel particularly old, but my actions may pro … more →
Social media and the Jan Moir scandal
Isabel Joely Black wrote 1 month ago: The internet has proved itself to be a very, very bizarre place. I’m not actually talking abou … more →
Get some respect, girls
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 1 month ago: Two items have been brought to my attention in one morning. Item 1: The horrifically photoshopped Ra … more →
A collection of observations and thoughts
Isabel Joely Black wrote 1 month ago: That title could apply to my entire blog. I feel like writing about a variety of subjects, and have … more →
Various assorted C-words
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 1 month ago: I have been transformed into an episode of Sesame Street. Today’s post will be brought to you … more →
I am not blogging this
Isabel Joely Black wrote 1 month ago: You know what sucks? Doing something that is fantastic blogging material, but having to sign a waive … more →
Spam: Not what it used to be
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 1 month ago: Spam. Not the tinned meat, but the constant bombardment of emails and comments selling things, is go … more →
If I could have anything in the world, it would be a Pensieve
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 2 months ago: It might be the cleverest (or at least the most appealing) idea in the whole Harry Potter universe. … more →
The secret pleasure of the notebook
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 2 months ago: Is diary keeping out of fashion now? I have to admit to having a secret pleasure. I’ve kept an … more →
From victim to survivor (a short account of depression)
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 2 months ago: I used to hate it when I encountered people who called themselves “survivors”. For a ver … more →
A plan, a possibly cunning one
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 2 months ago: I have no idea how well this is going to work. I’ve been feeling awkward about the fact that I … more →
You know why, but that doesn't make it stop
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 2 months ago: Until now, I’ve never actually looked with any curiosity at the experience of depression. Ever … more →
Rant: depression is an illness, not a personal failing
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 2 months ago: Today a bad thing happened. An administrative error led to me being called and told I’d been e … more →
Some things you have to do alone
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 2 months ago: NHS waiting rooms are great for deep contemplation. For a start, you know you’re potentially g … more →
Adventures with a protagonist and dark thoughts
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 2 months ago: Apparently, you can help depression by meditating upon raisins. I was feeling deeply depressed … more →
Going in the deep end
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 2 months ago: I spent this weekend mostly sitting. Meditation is a powerful tool, if you know how to use it. After … more →
A troubled not-writer's mind
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 2 months ago: I have a little story to tell. Since it’s difficult to hide struggle with a podcast reaching t … more →
A post about fear, and appreciating it
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Isabel Joely Black wrote 2 months ago: I’d like to have a conversation about fear. I see all over the interwebs in the world of perso … more →
