Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy – BBC Documentary

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Caroline Aherne was the comedy genius responsible for The Mrs Merton Show and The Royale Family. Caroline was from Manchester, the North West of England.

Caroline had a tragic life including being born with a rare form of eye cancer, being a victim of domestic violence & abuse in her marriage, suffering with depression/possibly bipolar, alcohol dependency, bladder cancer and died of lung cancer at just 52 years old.

Despite all this tragedy and suffering, she had the wonderful gift of being naturally funny. It is for this talent and skill that she is remembered by friends in the BBC’s Caroline Ahern: Queen of Comedy documentary.

This excellent documentary is well worth a watch. It showed Caroline’s love of life with TV clips and interviews with friends, her humour and the impact she had on individuals lucky enough to know her.

So go check it out. Until next time,

Antony

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More Barks, Herbs & Roots

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Following on from my post Incorporating Flowers, Herbs, Resins, Roots & Barks into My Witchcraft Thanks to The Lancashire Witch, I’ve added more barks, herbs and roots to my collection. Here they are with their magical/spiritual uses:

  • Cinnamon (Sticks) – Money/Wealth, Love/Lust & Strength.
  • Palo Santo (Grated Bark) – Cleansing, Good Luck & Removes Obstacles.
  • Palo Santo (Sticks) – Cleansing, Good Luck & Removes Obstacles.
  • Rice – Abundance, Wealth & Fertility.

Images of Palo Santo:

Palo Santo Sticks
Palo Santo (Grated)

Here is the complete list (so far) of Barks, Herbs, Resins and Roots, along with their magical uses:

  • Aniseed – Protection, Astral Travel, Psychic Abilities, Road Opener.
  • Bay Leaves – Money, Abundance, Success, Love & Healing. Wish Magic & Money.
  • Burdock Root – Strength, Cleansing & Protection.
  • Calendula – Happiness & Joy, Healing, Divination.
  • Carnation Flowers – Healing, Courage & Bravery. Love.
  • Chamomile – Road Opener, Promotes Good Sleep & Reduces Anxiety.
  • Chili – Magical Booster, Passion & Lust.
  • Cinnamon (Sticks) – Money/Wealth, Love/Lust & Strength.
  • Coconut – Healing, Protection & Fertility.
  • Eucalyptus – Clarity, Healing & Cleansing.
  • Fennel Seeds – Fertility, Healing & Love.
  • Ginger (Ground) – Magical Boost, Passion & Protection. Speeds Up Magic.
  • Jasmine – Reduces Anxiety, Aids Relaxation & Money Magic.
  • Mistletoe – Good Luck, Wealth & Fertility.
  • Oak Bark – Success, Stability & Strength.
  • Orange Slices (Dried) – Happiness, Friendship & Prosperity. Clarity & Focus.
  • Palo Santo (Grated Bark) – Cleansing, Good Luck & Removes Obstacles.
  • Palo Santo (Sticks) – Cleansing, Good Luck & Removes Obstacles.
  • Rice – Abundance, Wealth & Fertility.
  • Rose – Love (Romantic or Self-Love), Healing & Beauty.
  • Rosemary – Wisdom, Love & Aids Sleep.
  • Sage – Home Blessing, Longevity & Wisdom.
  • Sandalwood -Dispels Negative Energy, Wishes & Peace.
  • Star Anise – Protection, Good Luck & Psychic Abilities.
  • Thyme – Healing, Good Sleep & Bravery.
  • Valerian – Improving Relationships, Protection & Peace. Return to Sender Magic.
  • Yarrow – Cleansing, Love & Healing.

Blog soon,

Antony

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A List of Famous People with ADHD

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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurological condition where the brain is structured differently to that of other people. According to ADHD UK people with ADHD:

People with ADHD show a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity–impulsivity that interferes with day-to-day functioning and/or development.

ADHD UK, last accessed 21/03/2023.

ADHD UK have even done this excellent explanation video:

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Thanks to better understanding of this neurodiverse condition and increased public awareness, there has been an increase in the number of people globally diagnosed with ADHD. I’ve written about ADHD in my latest book Ways The Human Body Can Go Wrong.

But which famous people have ADHD? That’s what I cover in this post. I should start by saying that this list has been compiled by research on the internet, so can’t be seen as fully accurate. But hopefully, it demonstrates to people with ADHD that they are not alone and that ADHD won’t stop them from achieving their dreams. They might just have to go about it in a different way than non-neurodiverse people.

  • Britney Spears (Singer)
  • Claire Lauren Rafferty (Footballer)
  • Denise Welch (Actress)
  • Heston Blumenthal (Chef)
  • James Haskell (Rugby Player)
  • James Watt (Entrepreneur)
  • Jermaine Pennant (Footballer)
  • Johnny Vegas (Comedian)
  • Justin Timberlake (Singer)
  • Kit Harington (Actor)
  • Lee Mack (Comedian)
  • Lee Ryan (Singer)
  • Lily Allen (Singer)
  • Mel B (Singer & Former Spice Girl)
  • Michael Phelps (Olympian)
  • Olivia Blake (MP)
  • Owen Jones (Author / Political Commentator)
  • Rhod Gilbert (Comedian)
  • Robbie Williams (Singer)
  • Sir Richard Branson (Entrepreneur)
  • Sue Perkins (Comedian)
  • Tom Hanks (Actor)
  • Will Smith (Actor)
  • And many others

Blog soon,

Antonny

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My Royal Navy Friend: Week 12 – How to Fight a Shark “This chapter is Hilarious!”

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From my recent book: My Royal Navy Friend, another friend insisted this was hilarious and that I share it with you. So here goes:

Hey Roy,

Picture the scene, you’re on a ship but forced to jump into the cold ocean waters as it’s sinking. It isn’t long before you attract some unwanted attention. Sharks. They begin circling you and you know it won’t be long before you have to fight for your life.

Here’s my survival guide to this scenario:

  1. Identify the type of sharks circling you. I’m sad to say that most sharks are carnivorous and would seek to gobble you up. However bonnethead sharks are vegetarian for 62% of the time, eating seagrass.
  2. Don’t play dead. Sharks are smart and will know you are faking it. They’re also not opposed to eating dead humans.
  3. Remain calm, keep eyes on them at all times and make sudden sporadic movements in an attempt to scare the sharks.
  4. Look around for any weapons or things that could be used as weapons. Use whatever you find in your battle with the sharks.
  5. If it’s hand to fin battle, focus your attention on the vulnerable parts of the sharks: their eyes, noses and gills. Avoid the mouth at all costs due to the sharp teeth.
  6. I once heard a story of a man who was attacked by a shark and successfully fended it off by punching it in the nose. I don’t know how true this story is. But desperate times call for desperate measures, so definitely worth a try.
  7. If you see a dolphin or a pod of dolphins call on them for help. They generally like humans and sharks are apparently afraid of them.
  8. Don’t under any circumstances try to swim away. Sharks will see this as a sign of weakness and besides which, they can swim quicker than you. So trying to swim away would be a pointless waste of energy.
  9. If all else fails, try to reason with the sharks. Explain to them the reasons they shouldn’t eat you. You could even tell them jokes or sing them a song in exchange for sparing your life.

That’s it for this week.

Big Hugs,

Antony

Royal Navy Fact:
The Royal Navy is responsible for the Continuous At Sea Deterrent (CASD). The CASD is also known as the nuclear deterrent. This is a series of submarines equipped with nuclear Trident II missiles.

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