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The Hugs Not Given — or How Not To Say Goodbye to Your Son

I was teaching him not to feel, perhaps because I hadn’t learned how to feel myself

Oct 14, 2022

The Hugs Not Given — or How Not To Say Goodbye to Your Son

Oct 14, 2022

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End All Wars. That’s What Leevan Would Do.

But wait, Leevan! What about your own medical treatment?

Feb 18

Leevan in a blue Trail Trekkers TT shirt with his name on it. His back faces us and he sits on a stool with the Trinidad and Tobago flag at the top of the stool. The stool is near the edge of a precipice and he’s facing the sea on a cloudy day.

Feb 18

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ILLUMINATION

When The Magic and Power of The Network Makes a Difference

Understanding how and why the magic happens

Feb 24

When The Magic and Power of The Network Makes a Difference

Feb 24

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Help Leevan Get His Life Back This Year

With bone marrow failure, time isn’t a luxury. The clock is always ticking.

Jan 13

Help Leevan Get His Life Back This Year

Jan 13

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About Me Stories

About Me — Plain Talk Bad Manners

Short and sweet at a glance, then the full course at your leisure

Feb 15, 2021

About Me — Plain Talk Bad Manners

Feb 15, 2021

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Books Are Our Superpower

About The Pursuit of Love

The charming autobiographical novel whitewashing Nancy Mitford’s family history

Oct 8, 2023

two wealthy young women dressed in blackblazers and white blouses, embracing affectionately. These women are cousins Fanny and Linda, and the image is likely from an on-screen serialisation, based on the novel, The Pursuit of Love.

Oct 8, 2023

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Mourning My Aunt, A Grief Journal (Continued)

Part Three

Jun 26, 2023

Tobago beach sunset with the sun shimmering over the sea as the central focus of the photo. Lots of oranges and greys.

Jun 26, 2023

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Mourning My Aunt, My Grief Journal (Continued)

Part Two

Jun 18, 2023

Mourning My Aunt, My Grief Journal (Continued)

Jun 18, 2023

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Mourning My Aunt, A Grief Journal

Part One

Jun 16, 2023

Mourning My Aunt, A Grief Journal

Jun 16, 2023

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Rogues’ Gallery

Motorist Mayhem! How Many Stupid Things Can A Driver Do In A Day?

Include every time I crossed the 20mph limit and you’ll lose count!

Apr 19, 2023

Motorist Mayhem! How Many Stupid Things Can A Driver Do In A Day?

Apr 19, 2023

PlainTalkBadManners

PlainTalkBadManners

Ex-Doctor, Ex-Catholic, Ex-Muslim. Climate Worrier & Wannabe Climate Warrior. Novelist. Human. Label resistant. https://thefriendlyradicalnextdoor.substack.com/

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