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Mum’s the Word: a Blog for American Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Sheila N

I have two mothers. They’re both dead. One was called Mum. It would have felt disrespectful to call her Doreen. The other one – the first one – was mostly called Mom. My dad called me out if I slipped … Continue reading →

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One Shutterbug: Point of View – A Poetic Blog, for Father’s Day

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Sheila N

This poem was written for my father. I hope he likes it. In its own way, this is one of the most personal things I’ve ever posted. One Shutterbug: Point of View shutterbug (n) – “an amateur photographer, especially one … Continue reading →

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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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On the House

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Sheila N

Part 1 of some Sunday fiction for you, from my alternative version of Doncaster “You’re a right arrogant cuss, Gary Sanders, coming in ‘ere, throwing your money about like there’s no tomorrow,” the landlord said. “Which there may not be, … Continue reading →

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Never Wait for Approval …

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Sheila N

… because that f*cker ain’t ever going to come. Warnings for: swearing, whinging, self pity, & a near death experience I  had planned to write about yesterday, when two cars nearly hit me on a crossing near our home. Whilst … Continue reading →

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