It’s a question that sounds simple enough, but it always makes me stop and think: What topics do I like to discuss?
The truth is, I like to talk about a lot of things. Some days, I want to dive deep into the world of gluten free foods — swapping recipes, laughing about the disasters (because trust me, there have been many), and celebrating the little wins, like finding a decent gluten free croissant that doesn’t crumble into dust at the slightest touch.
Other days, I love talking about life beyond food: parenting adventures, funny stories from my slightly chaotic home, books I can’t put down, or even the birds that stubbornly refuse to visit the feeder I spent ages setting up. (One day they’ll come, I just know it.)
I get excited about video games, especially when I find those rare gems that offer an escape after a long day. I could chat for hours about the soundtrack of a good TV series or film — how sometimes the right piece of music can change the entire mood of a scene.
Helen and I also love a good horror movie night. There’s nothing quite like jumping out of your skin one moment and laughing about it the next. But it’s not just the watching — we love talking about the films afterwards too: picking apart the plot twists, laughing at the cheesy moments, or rating how scary (or not) the latest one was.
We’ve also got a real soft spot for old classics, especially the brilliant chaos of 80s and 90s movies. Ghostbusters, Total Recall — films packed with over-the-top action, unforgettable one-liners, and a kind of magic that modern movies sometimes miss. Half the fun is rewatching them; the other half is reliving them through the conversations that follow.
I also like talking about current events. I’ve always tried to keep politics out of my blogs — there’s enough division out there without me adding to it — but lately, it’s getting a little bit ridiculous, bordering on insane. Whether it’s big breakthroughs, heart-warming moments, or the slow-motion political car crash we’re all watching unfold (yes, I’m talking about Trump somehow dragging us into this mess all over again), there’s something strangely necessary about airing our frustrations — and maybe finding some collective hope in the chaos.
And, of course, there are those deeper conversations too — about living with coeliac disease, navigating life’s twists and turns, or how humour has become one of the most powerful tools in my toolkit for facing tough days.
In short, I like to discuss real things. The messy, joyful, funny, frustrating, heartwarming things that make up life. Whether it’s food, family, books, games, birds, horror films, classic movies, world events, or just those “you had to be there” moments, I believe the best conversations are the ones that make us feel a little less alone.
So, now it’s your turn — what topics do you love to discuss?
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