Monthly Archives: July 2016

Stigma & Spock: Sheffield Pride 2016

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Sheila N

Warnings for: rainbows, poutine, an owl bag, & a giant chicken Each Pride I attend – yesterday was my fourth – brings something new: knowledge, locations, people, even food. To be present as the LGBT community struts its stuff is … Continue reading →

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The Goddess Position, Radiotherapy, & Me

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Sheila N

How is the radiotherapy going? I hear you ask. Because I have damn fine hearing for my age, which is nearly bus pass, except it isn’t, any more. Bus pass, that is, not fine hearing. Bitter, me? No, because I’ve … Continue reading →

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Finger Mouse, Albert the Bear, & the Angel Men

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Sheila N

Some fiction for your inner child Finger Mouse was bored. That was partly because he wasn’t really Finger Mouse, but a bit of pink felt which Sarah’s gran had stitched together, when Sarah was five. The little girl loved Finger … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Radiationland: Cancer & Me

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Sheila N

Warnings: Probable swearing; certain whinging; & at least one tomato reference. Cue song: cheers, Mr Jones. This really struck a chord – you’re a guitarist, I bet you’ve not heard that one before, eh? – when I listened to it … Continue reading →

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