Author Archives: North London Counsellor Blog
3. Proceduralism
When of the enduring questions for the left and centre is how Populist politicians are so attractive to the electorate? One answer might be the rise of measurement and its administration leading to a culture of Proceduralism. The increase of rules, … Continue reading
2. Green Apocalypse
There is a theory that the planet is heading for a Green Apocalypse. The end of the world. Not enough people are bothered or care enough about the planet to save it. In the last election the Labour Party was … Continue reading
1. Apricity
Apricity meaning from the warmth of the sun in the season of winter. The word used to describe a very specific phenomenon – the sun’s warmth on a cold winter’s day. The word’s origin comes from the Latin apricus representing a … Continue reading
45. Public School Boys Games
So Labour have lost the election again. They have only two elections in the last 50 years. Brexit has muddled British Politics. Usual Labour voters voted Conservative to Get Brexit Done One way of thinking about the political scene is … Continue reading
44. Dying Order
Under a week to go until a second election this year, the electorate is being tested. A more positive spin on the political scene is that we are coming to the end. The smell of decay abounds. Dying Order. First started … Continue reading
43. Prince Image
In 1981 Prince supported the Rolling Stone’s tour for two nights. His ambivalent sexuality compared to the rock hetrosexuaity of the Stones didn’t go down well, and he was booed off stage. He was coaxed back for a second night, and … Continue reading
42. Gary Rhodes 1960-2019
Gary Rhodes chef, restauranteur, and the first to champion British Food in the modern era, when Brtiish Food had little reputation. Gastro pubs, Jamie, Heston, & Gordon all owe a debt to him and wouldn’t have flourished without him. Gary was … Continue reading
41. Creepy Men
Women are more likely than men to experience sexual threat or violence, so are more likely to make judgements like creepy men. We are told to trust ourselves but our intuition is more likely to keep us safe in terms … Continue reading
40. Tidy Bedrooms
Conservatives have tidy bedrooms with laundry baskets. Liberals have world music cds and books on travel. Like Mud Rooms Is there a link between personality and political leanings? Apparently openess is the biggest indicator. More openess to new experiences means you … Continue reading
39. How to Fire Your Daughter
Kyle is a Texan Father who runs his own insurance company. He wants to retire and sell the business. But his daughter works in the company. Kyle thinks that she isn’t capable. She is good at selling insurance but is … Continue reading