Tag Archives: Time to Change Leeds

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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Circles & Side: to My Teenage Self

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Sheila N

Eh up, young me: It’s high school graduation time in the States, exam time in England, which is probably what brought you to mind. Why mention England? You live there now. It’s part of what happens when you marry your … Continue reading →

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“Things Fall Apart”

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Sheila N

“Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold …” – “The Second Coming“, WB Yeats We’ve been sold a bill ‘o goods, a right bag o’ mashings: “Everyone else is coping!” “Real men don’t cry!” “Keep calm and carry on.” “Man … Continue reading →

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Home for Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Sheila N

Warning! This blog is rated PG. Your Parent(s) may need Guidance. Bad language, ranting, & potentially offensive mug shot. Of a mug. Christmas’s Terrible Twin is New Year’s Eve and Day. I like the Eve bit (Jools Holland’s “Hootananny!” Bagpipes! … Continue reading →

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