Maybe we should just refer to this period in history as "The Circumstances". Because, let’s face it, we have been around the block a few times (!) and we have never experienced a time when there have been so many “circumstances”. Doesn’t seem much point in listing all the things – personal, financial, ecological, socio-economic, cultural, political. Doesn’t seem much point in breaking them all down and having to absorb the horror and understand the nuances and process the feelings. Maybe we should just sleepwalk through the next year or so, occasionally muttering about The Circumstances. Anyway, on the podcast this week we talk about all the things that seem like a good idea for 20 seconds; why we were always destined to be adults with anxiety and brilliant ways to turn down invitations. With a little help from @lettersofnote. We’re off for a little break,…due to the circumstances. See you on the other side. Love, A&E x

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