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Two pictures. On the right, me ten years ago, leaping in the air with my arms outstretched. On the left, me now, lying in bed.
December 1, 2019 Fatigue Fairy

It’s Ten Years since the Beginning of the Decade!

Black and white picture of the Tardis console. Around it and looking upwards, from left to right, are Ian, the first Doctor, Barbara, and Susan.
November 19, 2019 Fatigue Fairy

Adding to the Pile of Good Things: Classic Doctor Who

An oil filled heater on wheels.
October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Fatigue Fairy

Adding to the Pile of Good Things: Electric Heater

A white person with blonde hair. They are looking down and holding a plait over their eyes.
September 8, 2019September 8, 2019 Fatigue Fairy

I Hate Having Carers: A Rant

A small, battered, blue notebook with a rabbit cut into the cover. Illegible words have been written on it in black permanent marker. Inset in the bottom right corner is childish pencilled writing, reading "this story" and, on a separate line, "hope you like it". At the top of the whole picture is written "My first book!" in an old fashioned typeface.
April 30, 2019May 1, 2019 Fatigue Fairy

Five Times Telling Stories Saved My Life

three dessert spoons and six teaspoons lying jumbled on a pink and black fabric
February 3, 2019 Fatigue Fairy

Speaking of Spoons

a white woman with very short blonde hair (me) sits resting her chin on her hand in a bored pose
January 20, 2019 Fatigue Fairy

Living with ME: Boredom

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