The Boy Likes Gin

The Boy Likes Gin

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20 APR

Reasons to be cheerful!

Hell in a handbasket? I am not convinced, darling. I think that there are many reasons for optimism even in this current era of madness. A decade of rage, indeed, but anger can't last forever.

11 min
5 APR

War jitters

My darling friend Margot, knowing of my geopolitics obsession, messaged me to ask what on earth is going on in Iran and how will it all end. Here is my reply.

12 min
17 MAR

From space taker to space maker

I love talking. Talking is my only real skill. I like to use my voice to help people, but a recent conversation with my sister made me realise that giving people space with my silence is sometimes far more helpful. I vow to (occasionally) shush.

6 min
13 FEB

Battle Royal

I was immensely overweight in my twenties. I am not now; some would say I am a tad dashing. But to lose the weight, and keep the weight off, I had to be incredibly brave, and go to battle against a battalion of memories and traumas. So, not even a wild storm could stop me walking to the gym last week, especially when one was joined by Queen Mary.

7 min
28 JAN

I have a confession.

I have a confession. I am having a wild love affair. It has been going on for years. And, as all deep loves are, it is complicated, unfathomable, and entirely wonderful. It's time I revealed all.

9 min
12 JAN

Last Christmas. I hope not

Christmas makes me ache, and not in a good way. But it was not the case when I was a child. They were teeming with magic. This year at our family Christmas, I could see the magic maker - Mother - was fading away. I may never wear a Christmas sweater, but I need to start wearing my Christmas memories more often. They soon will cease to be made.

8 min
30/12/2025

Well done, Claudette!

Sat alone in my regular bar, I witness a lot. Nothing is more gripping than a disastrous first date. Last week's was one of the most spectacular in years. But, Claudette, we salute you for your final word!

7 min
12/12/2025

My darling monsoon. I miss you

A leaky ceiling during a heavy Lisbon storm transported me back to my first monsoon in India. The wild and dazzling rains became a dear and treasured companion during my lonely life on the other side of the world.

9 min

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Creator

The Boy Likes Gin
Years Active

2019 - 2026
Episodes

50
Rating

Clean
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