Maybe it's a job you hate or that no longer gives you satisfaction. Or an intimate relationship where the emotional connection has long since frayed, and you're now living parallel lives. Or, perhaps a friendship that was once vital but has now been downgraded to an acquaintance at best, or one that's unbalanced, where only your periodic outreach keeps it alive.
Happy New Year! With the hectic frenzy of the holidays behind you, January 2026 marks a fresh start in so many ways - and it's a fantastic time to work on stabilizing your finances and advancing your career. Capricorn season puts everyone's minds on money and material success, and a powerful Capricorn stellium lights up the first half of the month with motivating and discipline-strengthening magic. Think practically and move with determination.
I just passed a notable anniversary. It's been 40 years since I started writing this column. I had been doing scut work at local radio and television stations, waiting for the big break that looked like it was never going to come, when the Oakland Tribune hired me to be its gossip columnist. Only one hitch: I hated gossip. It's so negative, and it's all about celebrities; and the only thing they're usually famous for is being famous.
Being self-employed is all I knew. At the time this photo was taken, I was doing my GCSE retakes and about to start my A-levels. I may have failed some exams, but I don't remember being that stressed about it.
Lee Child's journey from a law graduate to a bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series highlights the unpredictable path of success and creativity.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor reflects on her enduring career, noting how her music goes beyond generations, brought into the spotlight again through its inclusion in Saltburn.
After securing an introduction, I had to wait until the show was over to have a proper conversation. I spent the next couple of hours catching glances and trying to send sly photos of him to the group chat.
