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Piblokto
Piblokto: a culture-specific syndrome occurring among traditional Inuit people, particularly women, characterized by an outburst of cries or screams, the removal of clothing, and seeming possession by a bird or animal spirit. Scientists believe that the causes include extreme cold and a lack of sunlight.
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A Girl of Eastern Beauty
I watched the girl in silence, not a single word she spoke.
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This Sort of Thing - November 2023 – Second Half
Fyodor Dostoevsky once said. ‘The cleverest of all, in my opinion, is the man who calls himself a fool at least once a month.’ With this in mind I have taken to revealing on the worldwide web the contents of my journal once (maybe twice) a month, allowing fellow worldwide webbers to judge the level of foolery and share their opinion.
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This Sort of Thing - November 2023 - First Half
In the words of the great philosopher and visionary, Ronan Keating, 'Life is a rollercoaster, you’ve just got to ride it.' But I'm more inclined to believe that life is a dodgem ride.
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Reasons to Be Bulgarian… Naz-dra-vee!
Bulgaria… a paradise that’s maybe a bit rough round the edges. This beautiful country may not be perfect but it’s the perfect home for me and Priyatelkata. We could never live anywhere else. I took my inspiration from Hristo Botev, my lovely neighbours and Ian Dury.
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Excellent stuff!
Posted on Tue, 03 Sep 2024
Extremely well written Paul. I await part two with gleeful anticipation.
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Les vacances de Monsieur et Madame Muggins
Posted on Mon, 19 Aug 2024
I hope Alfred and his chère épouse will be able to replenish their croissant supply before the paralympics commence in Paris next week.
We're in mourning in our house at the moment due to the expiry in the last few days of legendary French...
Read full commentPosted in Alfred N.Muggins Becomes An Honourary Frenchman After Watching The Opening Ceremony Of The Olympics! : Part 2
Trust
Posted on Sun, 18 Aug 2024
I understand you completely Jenny. It's aways an emotionally overwhelming feeling when animals approach us, signifying that they trust us. Even if they probably only want some food it's still great to feel that connection with them.
A...
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Swans
Posted on Sun, 18 Aug 2024
A really nice poetic description of life around a lake. I like this and I like your photograph too.
There's something really special about swans. People say they can break your arm but I've never seen them show any more aggression than a...
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App attack!
Posted on Fri, 16 Aug 2024
A seasoned (or marinated) diarist, who was probably me, once wrote...
With a book in my hand and demonic android device in my bin, that’ll be the day that I die. And as I’m lowered into a hole amongst nettles where my bones will enrich...
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Too BIG
Posted on Thu, 15 Aug 2024
You've really captured the attitude of all those small people with BIG cars who are collectively a BIG irritation, a BIG nuisance on the roads and a BIG factor when considering damage to the environment.
The BIG question is why do they...
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Bobby's Golden Cherries
Posted on Thu, 15 Aug 2024
Ah. that's great news. I'm delighted. Thanks very much Ewan.
It's taken a while but the pound note that I gave to Bobby has turned out to be a good investment.
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Bobby's brother
Posted on Thu, 15 Aug 2024
Many many thanks for that Jenny.
But we mustn't forget that Bobby's brother John was quite entertaining too.
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That's entertainment!
Posted on Thu, 15 Aug 2024
If I worked for Leeds City Council I'd have set Bobby on as a performer of alternative street theatre. I met him several times and he was always very entertaining, though he didn't know it.
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The Elves
Posted on Mon, 12 Aug 2024
I can never resist the tales of the raggle taggle gypsies or the faerie folk. Helplessly I'm drawn in by your words.
Great writing Jenny, as ever.
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