Category Archives: Immigrant Me

30 Years Amongst the Brits

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Sheila N

Thirty years ago today, I was walking through Heathrow Airport, when I saw a policeman, and thought to myself, They really do wear those hats. Does Eng-a-land swing like a pendulum do? Do bobbies on bikes ride two by two? … Continue reading →

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The EU, Motherhood, & the Patriotism of Love

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Sheila N

Warnings: Heavy duty meandering; patriotism mostly of the ‘love & peace, man’ variety; inevitable whinging. Having been a UK resident for over half my life, I am cautious when it comes to anything which approaches even the slightest breeze of … Continue reading →

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Going … Moaning … Gone?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Sheila N

Warnings for: extreme grumpiness; self pity; & slightly soppy nostalgia. Oh & if you want a song, it’s probably this. I have lost my original accent, though I’m continually told this is not the case. It’s gone: gone like my … Continue reading →

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The Questionable Status of Dick’s ‘atband

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Sheila N

Remember that bit in “Beetlejuice”, when two of the main characters happened across “The Handbook for the Recently Deceased”? It would be lovely if such a handbook exists, although odds are I’ll treat it like I do most magazines: ie, … Continue reading →

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Judging Books by Covers, & Why Duvets Are the Blankets of Satan

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Sheila N

Starting 2016 with two 12 hour days has its stormy and silver sides: up til now, I’ve not written more than a paragraph that wasn’t client notes. On the silver, I’m employed in a job I enjoy. That wasn’t the … Continue reading →

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