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‘Ode to shopping for shoes and finding a mate’ Podcast Episode 11

I have shared this before here on my blog, but I thought I would read it for the Podcast. I hope you enjoy it. It was written over 20 years ago when internet dating was still very new. I’m happy to say that I met my husband on a site. I always say, he isContinue reading “‘Ode to shopping for shoes and finding a mate’ Podcast Episode 11”

What’s precious? – includes ‘Swedish death cleaning’!!

None of us can know what is precious to someone unless they tell us. I had an incident a couple of days ago, that illustrated that very well. I had a bit of a health scare – which turned out OK – and I spent the day in hospital having tests. One of the testsContinue reading “What’s precious? – includes ‘Swedish death cleaning’!!”

My 4th Anniversary with Parkinson’s – Podcast Episode 9

On 15/12/20 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and my life was to change forever. I have learned a lot about myself and I have consciously made more time for my family since the diagnosis. I have less complacency that we will always have each other and I treasure every moment with those I love.

I miss being me…

You might think that is a bit of a strange thing to say and it probably is. The me that I miss, is the me that is independent and does her own thing. The me that spur of the moment, will jump in her car and go look at Op Shops or go look aroundContinue reading “I miss being me…”

‘Loved ones’ and those we miss at Christmas…

I have always disliked the term ‘loved ones’ ever since I started working as a Social Worker. The term to me makes a whole world of assumptions about the relationships that surround – and also seemingly support – the people we work with. Even in our own personal world, all the training in the worldContinue reading “‘Loved ones’ and those we miss at Christmas…”

Party Priorities Men vs Women – Podcast Episode 7

I thought I would share a poem I wrote recently about different perspectives of priorities when having a party. Being the season of barbeques and family gatherings, I thought this was a good fit for the ‘silly season’. I hope you enjoy it.

Housie or Bingo… it’s all one and the same

I have been trying my hand at playing Housie once a fortnight with some of my bowling club friends. It is quite enjoyable, but at three hours long, I am exhausted by the end of it. Today I didn’t win any prizes big or small, but it was still quite enjoyable. Obviously more fun ifContinue reading “Housie or Bingo… it’s all one and the same”

Ducking and Diving and downright hiding… Episode 6

I don’t know why, but I have a real ‘thing’ about people thinking my current use of a walking frame is because of my Parkies. It absolutely is not. Parkies has been very well behaved and I have had zero mobility issues because of it. The current use of the walker is simply because IContinue reading “Ducking and Diving and downright hiding… Episode 6”