This is my first interview for my Podcast. It is with Louise Taylor who is a well-respected lawyer in Christchurch New Zealand. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in Wills and also in Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA). There is also a Podcast relating to Enduring Power of Attorney which I will loadContinue reading “Legal Stuff – Wills – A Podcast”
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Legal stuff – Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
I have written in earlier blogs about both Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney and the importance of having these set up. When I worked as a Social Worker, I worked with many people who did not have either and this can cause significant difficulties for anyone in the event that they cannot act forContinue reading “Legal stuff – Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney”
To my love – a poem Podcast
This is a poem I wrote many years ago, before I was either old or grey! It is very pertinent to my current situation where I feel I am both. I’m pretty sure I have put this poem in as a blog post previously, but if you would like to hear me read it, clickContinue reading “To my love – a poem Podcast”
Now I’m retired – a Poem Podcast
I’m pretty sure that I put this up on my blog, some time ago. Even if I have put them on my blog previously, I will try to still add the link to listen to them on my Podcast. My cousin and others have said that they like to hear poetry read by the poet.Continue reading “Now I’m retired – a Poem Podcast”
Tap, tap, tapping away…
Every now and again, I check in with myself and try to analyze whether there are any new symptoms or increase in symptoms already present. At the moment, I think I am still functioning reasonably well in most areas, but there have been a few things that I have noticed. Those are the main thingsContinue reading “Tap, tap, tapping away…”
Perfect imperfection and Parkinsons – Podcast Episode 18
Some may strive for perfection, but for me, that is aiming too high. I try to be the best that I can be in the moment. My best can change minute to minute, hour by hour or day by day. What is important is to be kind to ourselves and not put pressure on ourselvesContinue reading “Perfect imperfection and Parkinsons – Podcast Episode 18”
Perfect imperfection and Parkinsons
For those of us with a condition like Parkinson’s we know that there will be a gradual worsening as we go along. There are many facets to Parkinsons and every person experiencing it can be quite different in how the condition manifests itself. While there is no cure for Parkinsons – as yet – thereContinue reading “Perfect imperfection and Parkinsons”
Who am I? – Podcast poem
Episode 17 This is a poem about who we are and how we might be defined by others. I have shared this before on my blog, but thought a reading of my poem might be enjoyed by followers.
Pills, pills, pills – Podcast
Episode 16 I thought I would read some of my poems. Some of them are about Parkinson’s, or loosely relating to it. Others are just for fun.
What do we leave our children? – Podcast Episode 15
Memories, money and mayhem I have had a gathering of family for Christmas, and it is a rarity to get my children and grandchildren together as a group. The house was full to bursting, with full fridges and even fuller bellies with the meals that we shared together. My kids and I had some discussionsContinue reading “What do we leave our children? – Podcast Episode 15”
My journey with Parkinsons 