Five Good Things - 8 May 2026
Dropping by to share a few of my favourite discoveries this week
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Having a lovely time at the opening of the terrace at Pyro London Bridge last night ☀️
Good Podcast
Sir Paul McCartney on Desert Island Discs - recorded in 1982 but he sounds exactly the same.
Good Cafe
Potter & Reid on Toynbee Street (Shoreditch) is so delightful and tasteful, and relaxed - with The Smiths playing in the background, it’s the perfect blend of timeless and comfortable.
Good Documentary
‘Sound City’: I can’t believe I’ve never seen this documentary, and yet SO glad as I got to watch it for the first time this week ! The documentary tracks the rise and evolution of Sound City music studio which gave birth to some of the most iconic albums of all time, from Nirvana, to Fleetwood Mac to Rick Astley.
Good Words
“It is never too late to be what you might have been” - George Eliot
Good Music
Feeling nostalgic for the sound of a guitar..
My writer partner-in-crime Michaella Parkes and I, host quarterly writer meet-ups in London. Next up will be our summer party on June 10th - find out more and subscribe to Writers IRL.
That’s all homies see you next time x
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