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trishrhymes
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Hi folks,
Just thought I'd explain for anyone interested why I call myself Trish rhymes.
I used to be a Maths teacher. Science and Maths were my thing - still are. I still enjoy trying to learn new science and understand the ME science research better.
I HATED poetry at school. It scared...
Edit: This is in no way meant to offend anyone of any religious belief or any religious organisation. I am a member of one myself. It is an attempt to use metaphor as a way of looking at the worst of the BPS 'religion' and draw parallels with the worst features of some religions. If you are...
Dear Professor Holgate, 23rd November 2016
Re the CMRC and MEGA:
You will by now be aware of the concerns of some ME sufferers and their families about the CMRC and the proposed MEGA study. I will not rehearse all the arguments again.
This is not a negative or...
I've just finished and sent a letter to my MP and felt like sharing it. It seems too long for a forum post, so I thought I'd have a go at copying it as a blog. I hope that's OK.
Dear Oliver Letwin,
I am a constituent of yours and have a serious issue I wish to draw to your attention and ask...