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A Tale of Two Libraries

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Sheila N

“There is no love without loss.” When I walked into the British Library, or, later that same day, the Poetry Library, I wasn’t thinking of my sister, who’s a medical librarian. I wasn’t even thinking of my late mother, who … Continue reading →

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Like Wheat that Springeth Green: Easter

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Sheila N

Most adults accept that, even after great loss, in some form at least, love will come again. After bereavement, though grief never truly leaves us, there is always love enough out there for new friendships, perhaps a new partner, or … Continue reading →

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The Art & Practice of Being Normal

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Sheila N

“Hide, hide, the cow’s outside!” “I ain’t afraid of no cow.” – final lines to a child’s joke, circa 1960s I’m paid to be normal: compassionate, encouraging, yet normal. Because I work in mental health, and it doesn’t do for … Continue reading →

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A Vigorous & Colourful Personality : a Blog for Mothering Sunday

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Sheila N

Hi Mom, It’s that time, again, Mothering Sunday. Mother’s Day, in American, though the latter is in May, not March. I remember how I used to buy a card for you, in March, then post it in time for Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Struggling Up That Hill: Anger, Bipolar, & Me

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Sheila N

Warnings for: the usual really – whinging, swearing, self pity “If I only could / I’d make a deal with God …” – Kate Bush Today’s song is, of course, this one. Lately, I’ve been absent from this blog, due … Continue reading →

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