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If more famous people had Parkinson’s…

It seems lately that almost every week there is a new announcement that someone famous has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Does it make it all the more shocking that they are well known, that they are celebrities that are celebrated for revealing their diagnosis? Their bravery in doing so, is often mentioned and also –Continue reading “If more famous people had Parkinson’s…”

Just go home and play tiddlywinks…

I’m not sure if modern children – I am ageing myself here – would even know what Tiddlywinks is! It is a very simple game with counters that you flick into a cup, using another larger counter. This is what I often say when things go wrong at bowls, “I should have just stayed homeContinue reading “Just go home and play tiddlywinks…”

This week, next week, sometime, never!

I have always caused confusion both for myself and my husband and my daughter particularly when it comes to time. The most challenging of all, is trying to get it right when arranging anything to do together. We each have a different concept of what constitutes “this week” or “next week”. Many a time, IContinue reading “This week, next week, sometime, never!”

What is normal …. revisited

I have titled this “What is normal – revisited” because I have touched on this subject before. But, I felt it worth another look. So, what is normal for one person may not be normal for another. In truth, what was normal for each of us, may not be the same normal tomorrow, the nextContinue reading “What is normal …. revisited”

Ages and stages through the ages…. communication

I was talking today to someone about how things have changed in the world since we were younger. We had ‘landlines’ as they are called now, but to us they were just the phone. They were also attached to the house by a cord. Later cordless phones came out and those of us who wereContinue reading “Ages and stages through the ages…. communication”

Different strokes for different folks – finding your tribe

They say it takes a village to raise a child, this is true. For a child to grow and flourish, they need the familiarity and support of a wide range of people to feel safe and supported. Not only that, but gathering with others with similar values and interests allows us to grow and developContinue reading “Different strokes for different folks – finding your tribe”

Dear newly diagnosed me…

(things I wish someone had said to me) This came to me from a fellow blogger, Karl Robb, who goes by “A soft voice in a noisy world”. Well worth a visit. He shared a request as below with those of us that follow him and I thought I would share and give others theContinue reading “Dear newly diagnosed me…”

Sing as though no-one can hear you….

This is a paperweight that I was given by a friend many years ago and it has sat on my desk since. Growing up with three brothers who were older than me, they always had to share a room, while being the only girl I got a room all to myself! Lucky! Well, I haveContinue reading “Sing as though no-one can hear you….”

Sharing recipes for life…

I am sure many of you have done this. Been with friends or family and some gorgeous food is being served. Cakes, biscuits, desserts all filled with delicious ingredients, but the most important of those ingredients is love. Anything made with love and by someone we love, is always much more delicious because of it.Continue reading “Sharing recipes for life…”

Life is like a game of bowls….

I have just returned home from playing outdoor bowls for the afternoon. I always enjoy Saturday afternoon as it is a laid back ‘roll-up’ with no pressure or prizes. At the moment it is Winter Bowls where we pay an amount for the Winter season until the Summer Bowls start. Either that or $5, asContinue reading “Life is like a game of bowls….”