Tag Archives: nature

Being with Birds

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Sheila N

Interrupting this blog to go feed the little – and not so little – feathered guys. And possibly one small squirrel… I have no pets, save the wild birds. They aren’t quite as cosseted as the cats – and one … Continue reading →

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White Wine Supernova in the Back Garden

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Sheila N

It will come as no surprise that today’s song – yes, I’ve gone back to that – is this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI-5uv4wryI Champagne isn’t really my thing. I do miss having the occasional glass of cold white wine. And what better place … 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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Beer Goggles, Toolboxes, & Time to Change: World Mental Health Day 2016

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Sheila N

I spent part of this year’s World Mental Health Day (WMHD) at the student’s union at Sheffield University. Each WMHD has a theme: this year’s was psychological first aide. Unfortunately, I thought it was the “wellness toolbox” from the wellness … 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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