Imagine your child, your god-child, or perhaps a child you know will become the leader of the free world, can only ever read ten books in their lifetime. What would those books be? Thanks to all who contributed to the experiment. I received some wonderful lists from people, many of whom also gave their reasons … Continue reading top ten books
Author: maireaddoyle
Girls vs Women – Update
So, we women don’t mind being called girls if the context is right. Or, Bonnie Grier had her knickers in a twist, and the whole thing was political correctness gone mad. The final result of last week’s poll on Girls vs. Women was a dead heat in favour of these two opinions, and only a … Continue reading Girls vs Women – Update
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Not sure what my compatriots will be doing on Wednesday… well, that’s not strictly true. They will get up, go to the St. Patrick’s Day parade in whatever Irish city they live in, have a few pints and enjoy the day off work. We in London have to satisfy ourselves with a parade the Sunday … Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
girls vs.women part 1
To highlight the ongoing inequality of women on International Women’s Day, US-born Bonnie Grier raised the issue of British women being referred to as girls on this morning’s Today programme. “It was one of the first things I discovered when I moved here 20 years ago”, she said. “I found that quite shocking, to see … Continue reading girls vs.women part 1
Máiréad Doyle 