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The Limb Shift / James O'Brien

My Blogs

Since 2002, I’ve been writing here about life, the universe, and everything. My interests include genealogy, history, and the arts. More recently, since July 2023 I’ve been writing about my experiences as a below-the-right-knee amputee.

Not sleeping with the television on
Blogging

Not sleeping with the television on

ByJames O'Brien 08/04/2024

Several months ago, I made the decision to get a small screen television for my bedroom. This choice stemmed from my period in the hospital, during which a television or … Read the rest “Not sleeping with the television on”

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Seventh Generation
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Seventh Generation

ByJames O'Brien 03/04/202403/04/2024

I got “back on the tools” today as a working journalist (not a manager), contributing a radio and text story to the team from ABC Riverina (Wagga Wagga), where I … Read the rest “Seventh Generation”

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You didn’t eat meat?
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You didn’t eat meat?

ByJames O'Brien 30/03/202430/03/2024

“You haven’t eaten meat today?” my sister Pat asked me with concern in her voice when we spoke earlier today.

Though we weren’t regular church-goers, I grew up in a … Read the rest “You didn’t eat meat?”

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I’ve Got Two
Blogging

I’ve Got Two

ByJames O'Brien 21/03/202421/03/2024

“Is there much difference between the two legs?” I asked my massage therapist today. Since it was my first time having a massage from him, I expected him to be … Read the rest “I’ve Got Two”

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Richmond River High School (Class of 1978-1983) Reunion
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Richmond River High School (Class of 1978-1983) Reunion

ByJames O'Brien 18/03/202431/03/2024

“He spent half the night pacing back and forth to the door, checking if you had returned home, and eventually woke me up when you finally did,” my sister Pat … Read the rest “Richmond River High School (Class of 1978-1983) Reunion”

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