The Chronicles of a Steel City Man
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Rudyard Kipling..1865-1936.
The second of my favourite poets to appear in this section is the, oft regarded as controversial, RUDYARD KIPLING. I say oft regarded as controversial because he has had many critics over the years who have been bewildered by his verse, referring to it as ‘bad’ and ‘very bad’. Distinguished writers such as T.S.Elliot and…
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Time to get ‘Arty Farty’ (at last!!)
Well, it’s been a long time coming, my likes in Music and poetry that is. This section has been simmering away for months, and I feel like starting with a bit of poetry. I like stuff that stirs my soul, makes me angry or gives me a good laugh … stuff that makes me think and…
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Bipolar Me- Highs & Lows
Originally posted on martinupfold: Woke up this morning feeling low, agitated and full of angst for no apparent reason. The highs and lows of being bipolar are a pain. It’s like having a Mr Jeykll and Dr Hyde personality. The lows are insular, dark and introverting where I want to harm myself. Selfish thoughts of…
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A Blog to take note of ….
Strap yourself in for the roller coaster ride that is Martin Upfold’s Bi-Polar express experience …
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2172 hits…or page kisses !!
Yaaay!!!…just noticed I have over the 2000 hits mark …might just have a beer at/after the Sheffield Bloggers meetup tonight.
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Sheffield Bloggers Network (Sheffield, England) – Meetup
I know it’s short notice…only just discovered it myself…if you can join up and make it it’ll be great…
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What are right-wing people? – a guide for under 10-year-olds
Originally posted on Pride's Purge: RIGHT-WING PEOPLE This is Toby. Toby thinks he is great. Toby likes to tell other people how they can be great too. Toby is what we call a ‘right-wing’ person. But what are ‘right-wing’ people? Right-wing people are people who think they are great. Right-wing people think everyone can be great…
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TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT ?? really ???
LAST NIGHT, I watched a news report of DONALD TRUMP … at a rally in NEVADA… OMG !!!!!! Are you serious, America ?? Do you really want this BUFFOON, this obnoxious, hate preacher and spouter of egocentric, fueled scare mongering rhetoric as your next President ?????? He seems to specialise in ‘scapegoating’, he…
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What does your computer do in it’s spare time ?? …(Part Two)
.…After trying to explain the benefits to mankind in part one, re ; DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING, I thought I might add a post about the other side of getting involved yourself … the SOCIAL side. As well as doing some top grade scientific research, you can also have a bit of fun. You get to meet other like…
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What does your computer do in it’s spare time ??
Just WHAT does your computer do in it’s spare time ??… …..You know, when you’ve finished some work and you’re taking a break from the screen for half an hour (if you are lucky !) … most probably your screen saver kicks in and you get a toaster flying round the screen, or a favourite photo of your…
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