I used to write all the time. I used to jot down ideas on every writable surface with any kind of pen - the snobbery came later - and I had so many ideas and thoughts I felt were important enough to save. I first started doubting myself in university. I had a boyfriend who... Continue Reading →
True Crime and How We Treat Women
I saw a true crime thing on Netflix the other day (briefly reinstated so that I could watch Ebola Holmes 2) and they interviewed the police detectives behind the capture of Bruce McArthur who murdered several gay men who frequented Toronto’s village quarters. One of the detectives - the only one in a lead position... Continue Reading →
Yes, I Am Angry
“If you want them to listen, you can’t be angry”. I don’t know how many times I Have been told this in connection to discussions around sexist men in the industry. The men in question might not intend to be sexist, but that’s part of the problem. It is one of my cardinal sins, this... Continue Reading →
Don’t talk to me about Web3
So I’m sure most of you working in tech have noticed an uptick of recruiters on LinkedIn trying to make sure that we’re all recruited to NFT and blockchain based gaming companies. The fervour died down a bit for a while when all the crypto currencies collapsed, but it has picked up again and I’m... Continue Reading →
Good Things Can Happen
Last blog post was one of those sad ones with lots of tragedy. This one os more fun. I'm not great at giving myself praise, but I'll try. So. It starts with all the people I've met who have been marginalised or tokenised like me, and how much you have given me. How much you... Continue Reading →
Worse Things Can Happen
I'm going to tell you a story. No worries, I will offset this story in a day or two with a less depressing story. My point is that even if you should, say, break the build, worse things can happen. Please approach this post in the spirit it is written, which is "I can't effing... Continue Reading →