There was a time when staying in was the done thing. A night at home wasn’t a compromise; it was an event. Families gathered around a single television set, eating TV dinners while the entire nation collectively held its breath over whether Martha Smith would finally have a nice Christmas. These days, staying in is often seen as a failure, a fallback when plans collapse. But this is nonsense. A properly curated night in is a thing of beauty, the sort of evening that allows one to enjoy culture, camaraderie, and the small joy of not having to queue for a toilet while listening to a stranger loudly explain cryptocurrency. Continue reading A Grand Night In: How to Have Fun Online Without Leaving the Sofa →