Category Archives: Labels

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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Cancer, Aging, & Second-hand Sheila

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Sheila N

Today’s tune is by David Bowie, and is about fashion. This blog, however, is about its dark-matter twin. Aka, “Wear whatever the hell you want. Because you’re old(er) now.” Young lasses who are gobsmacked whenever a woman over 30 wears … Continue reading →

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A Hole in the Breast is Better than Three in the Head

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Sheila N

Warning: whinging, swearing, boobies, Smurfs. I’m writing this in the garden, though I may have to break off and go inside. Because it’s a mite chilly, & I’m nesh. Another day, another hospital appointment. But at least it’s a day … Continue reading →

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How to be a Foreigner

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Sheila N

Brigadier: “Well, naturally enough the only country that could be trusted with such a role was Great Britain.” The Doctor: “Well, naturally. I mean, the rest were all foreigners.” Fancy being the square peg amongst the round ‘uns? Someone who, … Continue reading →

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Let Eccentricity Ring!

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Sheila N

” … they didn’t think there was anything very odd in anyone being a little odd.” James Hilton, Random Harvest I feel at peace amongst the odd: whether it be a gallifrey of Doctor Who fans (1), a geek of … Continue reading →

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