Tag: love
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Well, it’s been two weeks since my last blog post… and boy, a lot has happened.
On the 9th and 10th of this month, I had the pleasure of performing two magical nights at the Comedy Lounge in Hull. It was such a great experience — I was doing middle spots between two fantastic pro comedians. On Friday, it was lovely catching up with Jed, who was MCing, and on Saturday,…
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Who Is Privileged? What Does It Mean? What Does Working Class Mean?
Well, I’m back from spending time with my family, and I’ve had a really great few days away. I got to visit my sisters and their families, which was so much fun — all of us together, catching up, laughing, and just being with each other. I also spent Boxing Day with my Auntie June…
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An Interesting Week – Workshops, Reflection, and Finding My Feet Again
This last week has been a very interesting one. Last Wednesday we delivered another fantastic Blue Badge Bunch workshop at Vision Express in Nottingham. It was a joy listening to everyone talk about what they learnt and how the workshop changed the way they see disability. On the same day, Neil Benn was in London…
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Two Quiet Weeks – With a Few Big Lessons
It’s been two weeks since I last did one of these, and it’s been a quiet one — but that’s okay. I’ve been in the shed creating wooden Christmas trees, and they’re actually looking pretty good. I’ve also been trying to build up my following on Facebook and Instagram, the same way I managed on…
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November: Mental Health Awareness Month
Well, it’s November — and it’s Mental Health Awareness Month.It’s good that we’re finally talking about it more openly. Back in the day, mental health wasn’t really spoken about. I think lockdown helped it become recognised more. For me, when I’m not busy, my mind gets violent — so I keep myself very busy.But then…
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Believe in Yourself — Because You’re Doing Better Than You Think
Well, another week done — and what can I say? It started off quite quietly because my mental health hasn’t been great. That’s partly on me — I didn’t get out much over the weekend, and I messaged someone who I thought really mattered in my life. Turns out, I was wrong. Lesson learned, I…
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Rebuilding the Real Ben
The shed has become this space where I’m starting to reconnect with Ben — not Benny Shakes the comedian, but Ben.Benjamin.The bloke underneath it all. A couple of weeks ago, my brother-in-law said something that really stuck with me: “You need to stop focusing on work and just be on your own. Focus on the…
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Benny Shakes His Body (And His Thoughts)
I don’t even know how to start this one. It’s been another busy week – a Benny Shakes kind of week – where the body says one thing, the brain says another, and the world just keeps spinning. Thursday, I woke up and it was chucking it down. So, no farm work for me. Instead,…
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Welly Boots, Weddings & Picking Myself Back Up
– Benny’s Thoughts – 17th September Wow, what a weekend I’ve had. Saturday morning, I woke up feeling low. I found myself thinking — “Have I made a mistake being single?” But then I snapped myself out of it. “Benny,” I said, “forget it. Move on. Focus on feeding yourself first.” So I did. I…
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. Benny’s Thoughts of the Week – 12th September
Well, it’s been a busy week here, and boy — let’s break it down. Monday was a big one. I celebrated seven years working at the farm this month. That might not seem like much to some people, but to me, it’s a huge achievement. Let me explain why. All my life, I’ve started projects…
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