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The Pitfalls of Digital Dating
A few weeks ago, I ran into an old classmate, and we sat down for a long-overdue catch-up. We slipped effortlessly into that unfiltered, raw honesty unique to people who have known each other since childhood, taking stock of all the years that had slipped by.
22 October 2026 · 5 min read
- 02Off My Chest
Every House Has a Locked Room
It was after my grandmother passed away. I realized it while wandering through the house, wrapped in memories as I packed up her belongings. The places of our childhood shrink as we grow up. The hallway I used to dash across from end to end took just a few strides now. The wooden side table with its marble base—around which I used to dance to songs on the radio—came up only to my knees; the living room that once felt boundless now seemed quite modest in scale.
20 October 2026
- 03Reflections on the UK
Andy Burnham’s Calculated Gamble for a Snap Election
Rumours of an early general election are swirling in the UK, and it's worth looking at what's really driving them. So far, the speculation has mostly been fuelled by the opposition. The Liberal Democrats took it a step further last week, claiming they expect an early election to be called before Christmas and even floating a specific date: December 10. While holding an election that soon is logistically impossible, the sheer confidence of the claim definitely caught the public's attention. The far-right Reform Party has been slightly more cautious, stating they are preparing for a potential spring vote. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Andy Burnham continues to firmly deny the rumours.
4 November 2026
- 04Published Articles
The Grounds of Tuzlu Kahve: How to Live with the "Hatun Anne" Within Us
My family and I have been watching the TV series Tuzlu Kahve (salty coffee) ever since it first premiered. In a broadcast landscape dominated by dark dramas, it is a breath of fresh air: nobody gets gunned down in the streets, and relationships aren't built solely on betrayal. On top of that, it boasts a stellar ensemble cast that pairs seasoned veterans with promising new talent. Best of all, it's a genuine comedy—a rare comfort in recent years. Coming home and turning on the TV in the evening to shed the day's fatigue is exactly what we had been looking for.
20 October 2026
