My great grandfather was a notorious hunter of wild birds, with a passion both overwhelming and devious. (more…)
Category: Politics
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The shiteness of being Scottish
The name of this blog has been known to upset and offend, particularly those who have never heard of Trainspotting or Irvine Welsh.
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A note on The Cancer Act of 1939
The Cancer Act became law in 1939. It has since been amended many times, and most of its sections, clauses and provisions have been repealed or are now incorporated into other health legislation. It remains nevertheless on the statute book.
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A wee flurry
For a couple of days at the beginning of last week the hypocrisies of cannabis oil’s legal status were on full display in the establishment news media. (more…)
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Not giving cancer any solidity #1
I have been a cancer patient for more than five years now. (more…)
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The Importance of Ravens
Munros since diagnosis #143 to #147
11:15 – Beinn a’ Chleibh (M279), 3005ft, 916m
12:30 – Ben Lui (M028), 3707ft, 1130m
14:45 – Ben Oss (M101), 3376ft, 1029m
16:30 – Beinn Dubhcraig (M175), 3209ft, 978m
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Keeping it real
Among the unreported atrocities of these times is the cleansing of Tibet by China of every vestige of its ancient culture.
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Het einde van het verleden
Zo. Daar zit je te zonnen, in de sneeuw, lekker warm onder je dons, fleece en windstopper, boven op de 135ste berg die je beklommen heb, vijf jaren nadat je verteld werd dat je zou maar drie jaren nog te leven hebben, ook al je de medicatie nam, en slechts maar één zonder. Wat een wonder is dit!
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It’s probably shite being Catalonian right now too
Sometimes things happen in the world that make a difference to all of us, irrespective of our political leanings or affiliations, and which therefore expose more substantial political forces and powers at large. I have always wanted to keep politics in the first sense out of this blog, but I have no problem engaging directly with the latter. (more…)
