My New Year’s resolution for 2014 was stolen from a friend. He frequently advises people to stop and then think about what they think they need to say, and test it against these three questions: “Is it true? Is it kind? Does it need to be said?” He asserts that only if something satisfies all…More
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Censoring mastectomy photos? I can’t go for that (No can do)
This year, worldwide, it is estimated that 1.5 million people will hear the news “You have breast cancer”. Breast cancer accounts for 22.9% of all cancer incidence globally and is the most common form of cancer in women under 50. About 5% of breast cancer diagnoses will be in women aged 30-40 years old. When…More
A life in Haiku – February 2013
I found a group on Facebook that I liked the idea of, just before I went into hospital on 9th February. It’s called “A year in haiku” and it’s a group of people writing haiku to describe their daily lives. I wanted to join in and create something regularly. I also invited a handful of my…More
Come on, Eileen
These people ’round here With their beat down eyes sunk in smoke dried faces They’re resigned to what their fate is But not us, (no never) no not us (no never) We are far to young and clever (Remember) Toora loora toora loo rye aye Eileen, I’ll hum this tune forever Today was both weirder,…More
Alice... what's the matter? 