In Praise of Parochialism

Why did this alien planet make me think of home?

Dec 8 • 

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Ultra Fans

Recent Observations for The Observer

Dec 1 • 

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November 2025

15. Play

The Key to Achieving Your Best Work

Nov 24 • 

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Veiled Beauty

Paying Attention to the Ugly Tells a Bigger Story

Nov 17 • 

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A New Portrait From Alabama

A quick preview before a longer preview

Nov 10 • 

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Where Not To Go in Scotland

Or Try Here Instead

Nov 3 • 

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October 2025

The Ones That Get Away

And The Pictures You Are Gifted

Oct 27 • 

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What Do You Want?

Help choose future articles plus an offer!

Oct 20 • 

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When Gulls Attack

Pests, politicians and policy from Scotland

Oct 13 • 

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The State of Common Life

Daily Life as a Window on the World

Oct 6 • 

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September 2025

Divisive and Unpleasant

Daft Things Guardian Readers Said About The Gingers

Sep 29 • 

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Gingers of America

The Story So Far

Sep 22 • 

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