Monthly Archives: December 2014

“White, Other”

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Sheila N

A warning in the form of a pretty fab quote: “All hockey players are billingual. They know English and Profanity.” – Gordie Howe Gordie played hockey with the Red Wings for many years. He is, as any Detroiter can tell … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Bipolar Bulge

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Sheila N

“Thin may be in, but fat is where it’s at.” – Anon. Bizarely, when I came out of the manic-depressive broom cupboard to some friends, one told me about a close relative with bipolar. My other friend had gone out … Continue reading →

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Home for Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Sheila N

Warning! This blog is rated PG. Your Parent(s) may need Guidance. Bad language, ranting, & potentially offensive mug shot. Of a mug. Christmas’s Terrible Twin is New Year’s Eve and Day. I like the Eve bit (Jools Holland’s “Hootananny!” Bagpipes! … Continue reading →

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Human Nature, & the “War on Christmas”

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Sheila N

We’re a boastful species. Perhaps other animals are, too. Whilst some Western women ask: “Does my bum look big in this?”, maybe certain baboons are saying to each other: “Ha ha, my ass is redder than your arse!” I’m okay … Continue reading →

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When God Lived in the Fisher Building

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Sheila N

2014 has been a surprisingly good year for me. (1) Not such a great one for humanity. If I were the Almighty, I’d be seriously hacked off. Shootings and stabbings, mass and otherwise, abound. This old world, to borrow a … Continue reading →

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