Mills & Boons: An affair to remember
Lekha Menon Filed on May 7, 2021 | Last updated on May 8, 2021 at 07.14 am
The romantic streak ushered in by MBs never lost its chemistry. What is it about this series that keeps it going even though it goes against many modern notions of feminism?
With their gazes locked, everything inside him slowed into a crawl. Warmth suffused him, along with a yearning so pure he couldn’t fight it. He inched closer…” Self-censorship prevents me from adding further so feel free to fill in the blanks. If you are a romance novel reader, the task shouldn’t be difficult.
4 steps to make Dublin a better walking city
Updated / Friday, 15 Jan 2021
15:42 Standing on Grattan Bridge in Dublin s city centre, it s 2km to either the Royal or the Grand Canal, Docklands or the Phoenix Park. Photo: Getty Images
Analysis: from more trees to fewer cars, turning cities into better walking environments is of benefit to all
Sir, One of the loveliest thing about walking down Dublin s O Connell Street this week was the sound of human voices, for once not drowned out by cars. Well done, Dublin City Council, for injecting some soul back into our city. - Yours, etc. (A letter to the Irish Times on August 29th 2002 following Car Free Day in the city)