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1girlandherdog

 Nicki Cockburn ― http://www.1girlandherdog.wordpress.com

a blog about owning and working with a black labrador guide dog - plus general musings on life. It aims to entertain, inform and inspire those who read it.

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Listed: Feb 22, 2012

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why aren’t we listening to disabled people

1girlandherdog ― Firstly, I appologise to the followers of this blog for not posting. My father was diagnosed with secondary cancer towards the end of last year – and died after Christmas. I’ve come back to university *because I know that’s what...

Tags: BBC, Disability, Humour, Media, Uncategorized, University

Nicki Cockburn ― 15 weeks ago

access all areas?

1girlandherdog ― I felt compelled to write this blog – as I’m seeking advice for an assignment at university and would welcome your views. I’ve recently arrived in Cardiff and last week I wrote a post about my first week – which …...

Tags: Blind, Blog, Disability, Travel, Uncategorized, University

Nicki Cockburn ― 32 weeks ago

lost in Cardiff!

1girlandherdog ― Well, the reason for not blogging laboriously like I ought to be – is that I’ve spent the last week getting lost – in various ways in Cardiff. Yes, I’ve landed! I don’t think Cardiff knew what was coming when …...

Tags: Uncategorized, Blind, Cardiff, University

Nicki Cockburn ― 33 weeks ago

who’s your role model?

1girlandherdog ― I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the paralympic games. So much so – that I’m determined to take up a sport. I’ve no idea what it’ll be yet, but it won’t involve using a ball of any kind – and it certainly will ...

Tags: Uncategorized, Australia, Canada, Disability, Humour, Inspiration

Nicki Cockburn ― 36 weeks ago

I’m not brave – – but I’d like to inspire others

1girlandherdog ― I love the paralympics! It’s brilliant to see how team GB (and team Australia) are doing. But, I’m amazed at the words being used to describe the paralympians. ] I used the word amazed purposely – as that seems to … ...

Tags: Uncategorized, Disability, Inspirational, Paralympics, Personal

Nicki Cockburn ― 37 weeks ago

who’s afraid of the big bad blind girl?

1girlandherdog ― In my last blog – I recounted the exciting adventures I had trying to locate a bus-stop. In this blog – I’ll tell you about the exciting night (and morning) at my first (and last) backpackers hostel – warning: contains … Continue reading...

Tags: Uncategorized, Cardiff, Cats, Dogs, Hostel, Humour

Nicki Cockburn ― 38 weeks ago

how many people does it take to find a bus-stop?

1girlandherdog ― I’m a very adventurous person. I’ve walked with lions; scuba dived with sharks and abseiled down one of the tallest buildings in North Wales. So, I thought I’d use my visit to Cardiff to chat with my tutors about equipment … Continue reading...

Tags: Cardiff, Dogs, Humour, Society, Tourism, Transport

Nicki Cockburn ― 38 weeks ago

making a difference

1girlandherdog ― I was ambling into town this morning – when I met my friend John and his boisterously adorable dog Paddy. John and I chatted – and he insisted on walking with me to the shop and got the milk I … Continue reading →

Tags: Uncategorized, Disability, Dogs, Friendship, Humour, Illness

Nicki Cockburn ― 39 weeks ago

tired of the competition – let’s celebrate the good times!

1girlandherdog ― What’s been your olympics highlight? Michael Phelps winning gold? Usain Bolt winning 2 golds in a row? Andy Murray winning the gold against Federa? My highlight lasted less than 13 seconds – but was still a brilliant success. Sally...

Tags: Uncategorized, Australia, Britain, Humour, Medals, Media

Nicki Cockburn ― 40 weeks ago

Ooo – keep talking!

1girlandherdog ― I love accents! I love some more than others. For instance – I go weak at the knees whenever I meet a geordie man. I almost fainted in a supermarket in Perth once – and the only thing the guy … Continue reading →

Tags: Uncategorized, Accents, Disability, Dogs, Humour, Language

Nicki Cockburn ― 40 weeks ago

friends: the one where everything changes

1girlandherdog ― “The world would be so lonely, in sunny hours or gray. Without the gift of friendship, to help us every day.” - Hilda Brett Farr I think that’s beautiful! Admittedly it reminds me of those hidious verses you read in … ...

Tags: Uncategorized, Change, Friendship, Humour, Society, University

Nicki Cockburn ― 41 weeks ago

crying for Britain

1girlandherdog ― I wasn’t born here – but my Mum was – and I’ve lived here for 34 years (my first 6 months were spent in Zimbabwe) But I’ve always marvelled at how outsiders perceive British people – and Britishness. I read ...

Tags: Uncategorized, Australia, British, Humour, Olympics, Society

Nicki Cockburn ― 41 weeks ago

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