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THE GIFT

Helena Nelson

Sunday, 17 May 2015

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Age. There is a demographic thing happening and we are in it.

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Paula Jennings Kathleen Curry dementia

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Guest — christina fletcher

I really love your mother's story. What a joy to have a mum who wrote with such simple compassion.

Sunday, 17 May 2015 10:08

Guest — Mary

I felt deeply moved by your words and the gentleness of them Nell. A very thoughtful piece that feels like you have taken a little... Read More

Sunday, 17 May 2015 10:10

Guest — Helen E

Thank you for sharing this, Nell xxxx

Sunday, 17 May 2015 10:58

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THE QUIET ONES THAT AREN'T

Helena Nelson

Sunday, 05 April 2015

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They look quiet. But they’re not.

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Noel Williams Antiphon East Midlands Book Award Common Ground D A Prince

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AND ANOTHER THING POETRY CAN DO

Helena Nelson

Sunday, 22 February 2015

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is take you places. I mean real geographical places.

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Laurna Robertson Stephanie Green Peter Jarvis Shetland

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Guest — Simon R. gladdish

Dear Nell I think that place often has a profound effect on production. My father set many of his poems in Uganda where he lived ... Read More

Thursday, 26 February 2015 10:52

Guest — Nell Nelson

Yes, quite right, Simon. I didn't know your father wrote poems too. That's a nice detail. Yes, StAnza next week. A fabulous festiv... Read More

Thursday, 26 February 2015 11:55

Guest — Simon R. Gladdish

Dear Nell I would love to but after an expensive month in France, I'm afraid that I simply can't afford it. Best wishes from Sim... Read More

Thursday, 26 February 2015 16:04

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SOME OF THE REASONS

Helena Nelson

Sunday, 31 August 2014

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I find liking poetry more difficult than I used to. What a confession!

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Ruth Marden Tom Cleary Tim Love

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HOW NOT TO PROMOTE POETRY

Helena Nelson

Sunday, 24 August 2014

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“As to the Adjective: When in doubt, strike it out.” So said Mark Twain in Pudd’nhead Wilson – and he knew a thing or two.

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Tom Jenks D A Prince

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Guest — Frances Corkey Thompson

Nell, when I read your blog, I always smile, whether in recognition, reverence or rue. This time all three, the last because I am ... Read More

Sunday, 24 August 2014 11:42

Guest — Nell Nelson

Completely agree about the Chinese contributor!

Sunday, 24 August 2014 11:47

Guest — brian ings

Unsuitable blurb Dull and unfeeling Deceptively noisy. Left my cat reeling!. Opaque. Hewn from concrete. Murky, maladroit, clayey... Read More

Sunday, 24 August 2014 13:19

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CHOC-LIT TAKES OVER

Helena Nelson

Sunday, 10 August 2014

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You're getting obsessed with chocolate.

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Choc-lit Blame Montezuma!

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Guest — Annie

Excellent! Now for the T-shirts, mugs, mouse-mats, big brown balloons....

Sunday, 10 August 2014 11:41

Guest — Mary

I ave to ask...the Men coming to do something with or in the cupboards? Fill with chocolate perhaps...

Thursday, 14 August 2014 10:25

Guest — Nell Nelson

Kitchen fitters, Mary. A nightmare. Don't ask.

Thursday, 14 August 2014 11:11

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