Menopause
Trigger warning – post discusses menopause, references death by suicide. Today is World Menopause Day. Held every year on 18 October the first World Menopause
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Category: Life
The Buzz Of The Job
Experiences At The Space Agency What follows is taken from a blog post I wrote in December 2012 about some highlights of my job with
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UK Space Agency Origins
Earlier this month, the government announced changes to the management of the UK civil space programme. From April 2026, the UK Space Agency will lose
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Mother’s Night
In certain calendars, Mother’s Night, or Mōdraniht in Old English, falls on 20 December, the eve of the Winter Solstice. It marks the beginning of
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A Lifetime
Being around children is both inspiring and grounding. I visited a local school recently to talk to a class of 5-6 year olds about space.
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Parabolic Flight
I had a coffee with a friend recently, and we ended up sharing various life stories. They had no knowledge of my past career, and
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Goodbye
Not wanting to wish time away, but I won’t be sorry to put 2023 behind me. While it’s not all been bad, it’s certainly one
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Grief
Seven Stages There is a model, called the seven stages of grief. Based on the work of Swiss psychiatrist, Dr Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, the model was
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Mabon
As autumn draws near, the air feels fresher, morning light is softer, evenings close in earlier, and nature prepares to rest. This year, we celebrate
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Goodbye
It’s traditional to say goodbye to the old year, and welcome the new year at the end of December. This goodbye is a little different.
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