I’m dying. Will it help my beloved husband to cope if I leave him notes?
The question I need your help. Specifically, a woman therapist’s help, in fact. Even though I’ve got a perfectly good and helpful therapist, who’s helped…
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From the archive: in search of the true British identity, 1967
The Observer Magazine of 12 February 1967 asked: ‘Who are the British?’, detailing our history of conquerors with a short interview with an inhabitant with…
Pick of The Bunch: rising stars as chosen by independent importers
Tanners Douro Red, Douro, Portugal 2018 (£8.80, tanners-wines.co.uk) The fraternity of seven British independent wine merchants known as The Bunch is collectively responsible for a…
The apple falls not far from the tree
Every year, Kala’s nasturtiums invade her neighbours’ gardens. Every year, we sow more. It’s not as if we don’t know they will self-seed for eternity.…
True blue: keep it cool for azure eyes with a modern look
Blue eyeshadow conjures the garish 80s. But context is king. This blue eye is deliciously contemporary and that’s down to everything else you see going…
Sunday with Joanne Harris: ‘Two breakfasts, hobbit-style’
What time are you up? On Saturday night I practise with my band. We’ve got a stage show called Storytime, so I’ll be singing, playing…
The Netflix/Roald Dahl deal is rich with potential spin-offs
Netflix has bought the Roald Dahl Story Company, with plans to create a Disney-style “universe” of films and shows based on his stories. Dark and…