Category: Lifestyle
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A Family-Friendly Walk Up Pendle Hill from Barley
Discover a family-friendly route up Pendle Hill from the village of Barley. This short but steep walk offers stunning views, well-marked paths, and practical tips for hiking with kids and dogs—perfect for a rewarding half-day adventure in Lancashire.
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Daily Digital Sketching in 2026: How a Simple Creative Habit Became a Powerful Artistic Practice
Build a consistent creative habit with daily digital sketching in Procreate. This article explores how shifting to weekly themes—like crushed cans, cats, and food packaging—can boost creativity, sharpen observation skills, and turn everyday objects into compelling art. Perfect for artists looking for inspiration and structure in their practice.
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The Branded Hotel: A Story About Abuse, Power, and Institutional Failure
After a disorienting night in a hotel, Sal is left to confront the weight of past trauma and its lasting effects. This short story explores survival, bipolar disorder, and the complex ways people cope in the aftermath of abuse.
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A head full of ghosts hums louder at dusk
A quiet, intimate piece of flash fiction exploring memory, loss, and the lingering presence of those who slip out of our lives—whether through distance or death. A Head Full of Ghosts reflects on what it means to hold on, and the quiet struggle of learning to let go.
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Virginia Giuffre’s Nobody’s Girl: Trauma, Memory, and Contested Details
A year after the death of Virginia Giuffre, her posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl continues to spark discussion. This article explores its key themes—trauma, memory, and exploitation—alongside debated details, including her early experiences and time within the orbit of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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April Newsletter
April on alisonlittle.blog brings a rich mix of creativity, storytelling, and social reflection. From a month-long journey improving digital self-portraits to evocative flash fiction set on Crosby Beach and late-night city streets, this collection explores both artistic growth and human connection. There’s also a deep dive into surreal contemporary art in Liverpool, thoughtful reflections on…
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The London Marathon and the Rise of Women’s Urinals: Innovation or Misstep?
The London Marathon brings together thousands of runners—but long queues for women’s toilets remain a frustrating reality. With the introduction of “women’s urinals” aimed at reducing wait times, race day took an unexpected turn. Are these innovations a step toward equality, or do they miss the mark on practicality? Here’s what really happened at the…
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Nicknames: Love Them or Hate Them?
Nicknames are a universal part of growing up—sometimes affectionate, sometimes embarrassing, but always memorable. From playful childhood labels to the more creative (and questionable) names of school and university life, this reflective piece explores how nicknames shape our identities, friendships, and memories. Love them or hate them, they often stay with us far longer than…
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Let’s Share a Kebab
A chance date turns into something unexpectedly magical in this tender flash fiction by Alison Little. When two people with grown-up children ditch a failed dinner plan for a late-night kebab, they rediscover the giddy, spontaneous joy of youth. Set against the hum of a city night, this story captures the beauty of love later…
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Grand National 2026: The Controversy Behind the “Best Hat” Award
Are hats still a stylish essential—or an outdated, wasteful accessory? As the Grand National reintroduces a “Best Hat” category at Ladies’ Day, this article explores the environmental impact of occasion wear, the clash between tradition and sustainability, and smarter ways to dress stylishly without compromising the planet.