Author Archives: kiwipommysue

Feeling nostalgic and the ‘not so walk in wardrobe’

I really am blessed with the family that I have here in Christchurch and of course the others further afield. I have been in a reflective mood today as I prepare myself for my operation on Monday, but that’s another story… My cousin and I have become really good friends since we moved closer toContinue reading “Feeling nostalgic and the ‘not so walk in wardrobe’”

Putting my house in order – Podcast

Heading into surgery on Monday 3/2 – and being very much a planner – I have looked at various things to put my house in order. They include: This podcast will give some detail of the information it is useful to have before going in for surgery. It may be helpful for you too, toContinue reading “Putting my house in order – Podcast”

Anything goes – A poem and Episode 41 – Podcast

Just a change of pace from the serious stuff of late, so I was moved to write a new poem. I am reading it in the podcast for those of you who enjoy hearing them read, but for those who would rather hear it with their own voice, I have shared the words below: I’llContinue reading “Anything goes – A poem and Episode 41 – Podcast”

More legal stuff – Property Administrator vs Property Manager – What’s the difference – Podcast

I have been fortunate to be able to have another interview with Louise Taylor, Lawyer to talk about another aspect of law protecting those who are vulnerable. She is a very engaging person who has a wealth of knowledge and experience and imparts it with humour and down to earth examples to illustrate points. SheContinue reading “More legal stuff – Property Administrator vs Property Manager – What’s the difference – Podcast”

When EPOA – Enduring Power of Attorney goes wrong – Podcast

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Louise Taylor, a well respected lawyer and friend about what happens when EPOA goes wrong. She is great to listen to and has a very engaging style while giving essential information about this important subject. It’s well worth a listen.

Be a legend in your own lunchtime! – Podcast

This was a saying in my family growing up. Sounds far less pretentious than aiming to be a lifetime legend. I have started interviewing some professional people for my podcast and they have valuable information to provide on ‘legal things’ like Wills and Enduring Powr of Attorney or Age Concern services and Elder abuse –Continue reading “Be a legend in your own lunchtime! – Podcast”

Anyone happy to be interviewed for my new podcast?

Hi, this is especially for those of my followers who have been with me on my journey with this blog and we have shared a lot together. That doesn’t preclude any new people. I have very few followers at the moment on the podcast, but hoping if I can get some good interviews that willContinue reading “Anyone happy to be interviewed for my new podcast?”

I have a surgery date and some learnings

Finally, I have a date for my surgery. It will be on 3/2 with a pre-op appointment prior next week. That is 11 days to my surgery and counting. I know there will be a six to eight week recovery period, but I have always coped better with recovery pain than pain prior to anContinue reading “I have a surgery date and some learnings”

I’m a hugger, is this a Parkies thing?

I have always been a hugger for those I am close to, like my husband, my children and my grandchildren. I may have become even more so with the advent of Parkinson’s in my life. I wonder if those of you listening to this podcast have noticed an increased tendency to hug? I hope youContinue reading “I’m a hugger, is this a Parkies thing?”