Tag Archives: Cancer

Cancer, Running, & Me

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Sheila N

I’ve blogged before about running, and cancer, though not at the same time. The former has been a part of my life, on and off – more off than on, of late – since elementary school. Running was about the … Continue reading →

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Leaves Like Shoppers – a Poetic Blog

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Sheila N

“All the tree knew was that it thrilled with life” – Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology The picture above was taken earlier today. I happened to be taking photos of the garden when Al – aka the Cat Who … Continue reading →

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Enough Adulting Already: Cancer & Me

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Sheila N

Another day, another check up: per usual, at the hospital where I spent my first few stays on psych ward. The ward relocated years ago to a separate, purpose built location, but a shiver still goes down my bipolar spine … Continue reading →

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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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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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