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Category: Getting high

March 22, 2017 by paulrholley

The joys of coming out to play

The rush of elation took me by surprise. Normally calm and unflustered, I found myself uncharacteristically ecstatic. I was stood with fellow members of my brass band listening to the announcement of our first prize in an important contest. I have always been ambivalent about competition. I watch others strive for it and am touched… Read More

Exemplars, Getting high elation, music, performance, success 2 Comments
January 14, 2016 by paulrholley

Abstinence and denial

Abstinence has traditionally been the preserve of religion. Now the UK government is getting in on the act. In place of Lent or Ramadan, it is during the collective hang-over of early January when the abstinence messages hit home. Sugar and alcohol are the main targets, as it tends to be for Christians in Lent.… Read More

Diet, Getting high, Spirituality abstinence, alcohol, cancer, sugar Leave a comment
August 19, 2015 by paulrholley

Vaping to Heaven?

In the face of violence, an ancient Jewish writer looked into an idyllic future: ‘They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks’. In response to the devastation caused by tobacco, the manufacturers are now replacing their fags with shiny new vapes. Have we finally reached public health heaven? Public Health… Read More

Getting high e-cigarettes, public health, smoking, vaping Leave a comment
March 25, 2015 by paulrholley

Anyone for a third glass?

A glass or two of wine a day appears to remain within tolerance levels for health risks. But there are times when many of us enjoy a good deal more. As we know, alcohol has both stimulant and depressive effects. Sometimes we are in party mood and enjoy letting go of inhibitions. Other times, we… Read More

Getting high alcohol, cancer, socialising Leave a comment

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