Navigating the Edinburgh Fringe can be a Sisyphean task at the best of times, as the population of Edinburgh doubles and almost every available space transforms into a venue or site specific performance space. So it can be an altogether different kind of nightmare for disabled people, in terms of accessibility. Old buildings generally haveContinue reading “Accessing The Fringe”
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Pills, pills, pills
Pills, pills, pills: I never thought I would need so many to numb the pain. Gone are the nights of ecstasy tablets, replaced by painkillers for osteoarthritis. It’s like a preview of old age, time nudging me in the ribs, reminding me it’s all, after all, finite. I’ve got the sun in my eyes andContinue reading “Pills, pills, pills”
This Is My Walking Stick
Smart, isn’t she? Great colours. Her name is Sabrina, The Teenage Stick, and she’s been a constant companion to me for the last couple of years as I wobble through the city. In 2019, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hip, and have been referred for a hip replacement operation. It’s been a long,Continue reading “This Is My Walking Stick”
Hit The North 