Archive - The Hairy Eyeball

Opting out of the benefit of the doubt

Why I will no longer date men with tiny ponytails and big clocks

Sep 17 •

The semiotics of socks

Colder days means only one thing - it's time to engage in the intergenerational debate over ankle coverage

Sep 10 •

Dating in a demographic deficit

The guys on Hinge think they just want me to be myself. They should be careful what they wish for

Sep 3 •

August 2024

Was that the Regal or the Rex?

As cities change, memories and important moments end up in the skip

Aug 27 •

I watch six shows a day so you don't have to

What have I learned after two solid weeks of theatre, comedy and opera?

Aug 20 •

Public transport, a horror story

Why has it become so hard to leave the house and have fun?

Aug 13 •

It's time to play festival bingo

There's trauma, tote bags and sunflower print as far as the eye can see. How many will you tick off?

Aug 6 •

July 2024

It's almost August and that means EDINBURGH

Inject that 24/7 culture straight into my veins

Jul 30 •

A victory for feminism. Sort of

Yes, I have painted my own shelves. No, I did not enjoy a single minute of it

Jul 23 •

I've interviewed someone. The link is in my bio

Joe Mulholland gave me a column while I was still at school. Forty years on, he has inspired me to learn how to use Linktree

Jul 16 •

I am The Hairy Eyeball

You asked for it, I've started it. Be careful what you wish for.

Jul 8 •

This is The Hairy Eyeball.

Jul 5 •

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