When I launched this blog, my head was full of questions. Would anyone care? Does the written word still have power? Can we even pause for text in the age of TikTok, podcasts, and YouTubers? Five months in, I have my answer: YES. And that’s thanks to YOU! Your reactions, shares, and quiet presence have…
Trump versus BBC
Donald Trump doesn’t concern himself with laws. He never has. His rhetoric and actions aren’t based on what’s written, but on how it can be interpreted. That’s precisely where his power lies—because no law can fully capture every situation, every emotion, every manipulation in words. Trump knows this. And he uses it skillfully. He bends…
London’s Wildlife Between Bricks and Concrete
London is a vast metropolis which, thanks to its unique urban layout — lacking a clear center, rich in greenery, and sprawling in size (it’s 15 times larger than Paris) — offers a welcoming refuge for many animal species.Beyond the usual urban fauna like pigeons, squirrels, hedgehogs, or rats, you’ll find species here that you…
From Pride Flags to Free Buses: What Khan Brought to London — and What Awaits NYC
New York has just elected its first Muslim mayor in history—Zohran Mamdani. The far-right outrage machine is already in full swing: “communist,” “Islamist,” “he’ll destroy New York”, “disaster!” We’ve seen this before in London, when Sadiq Khan was elected mayor in 2016. They said he’d impose Sharia law. Destroy English culture. Ban alcohol… Instead, Khan…




