Tag Archives: libraries

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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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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Asylums & Libraries: “Unheard Voices of High Royds”

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Sheila N

“Laziness … Mental Excitement … Novel Reading …” – Reasons for Admission 1864 – 1889 The first time I visited someone in psychiatric care, they were in Wayne County Hospital, in Westland, Michigan. Known throughout the state as “Eloise“, I … Continue reading →

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A “Who” of My Favourite Things

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Sheila N

Not all the best things in life are free. Even love comes at a cost: not necessarily financial. As for the next best thing, here in the UK at least, you need a license. Yep, it’s that time of year: … Continue reading →

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Let’s Ban Sport!

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Sheila N

I think I attended one football game, back in high school. Who knows why. Perhaps I’d run out of library books. I was in Sheffield the other day. At the bottom of the hill overlooked by a wonderful poem by … Continue reading →

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