Today I stepped on a green to play bowls for the first time in at least 38 years! When I was a stay-at-home Mum with my three kids, I didn’t get much opportunity to do things for myself. Heavily influenced by having so many bowlers in the family I decided to give playing bowls aContinue reading “Bowling beauties”
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Laughter is it the best medicine?
They say laughter is the best medicine and in many ways that is true. As it is often said,’If I don’t laugh, I’ll cry!’ But sometimes the laughter is to cover up real pain. Pain that we may not know what to do with and so we cover that pain with a smile and aContinue reading “Laughter is it the best medicine?”
Following in the Fabulous Family Footsteps…
On Saturday I am going to have a go at something I’ve been meaning to do for years. There is a strong family tradition in this with my Grandfather on my Dad’s side, My Dad (Ron), his sister Jessie, her husband Bernard and my Mum. I also dabbled in playing this myself when my daughterContinue reading “Following in the Fabulous Family Footsteps…”
It’s my birthday…
Well, here we are again, another year older and perhaps a little wiser. Every day I seem to learn something new about myself, about my work, about life. Along the way I have made many mistakes and learned from them too. I often say ‘If you learn from your mistakes, then I must be aContinue reading “It’s my birthday…”
Coming to a crossroads…
Life is complicated. Even without Parkies. But with Parkies, it is even more so. There is a lot to weigh up when it comes to decisions about life for those of us with the diagnosis and obviously for our supporters. If, like me, you are part of a couple you will be acutely aware thatContinue reading “Coming to a crossroads…”
For my friends… I know it was hard for you to say!
My friends had the difficult job of telling me some honest truths about my symptoms, which unfortunately I didn’t realise had become noticeable… So, I wrote them a poem. I cruise through life so slowly and try to do my bestI’m grateful for my family, for I am truly blessedAlthough I do have Parkies, IContinue reading “For my friends… I know it was hard for you to say!”
Be careful what you ask for…
One thing that I know, is it can be when someone is asked a question about their driving – ‘I’m a good driver’ – or how much they drink ‘just a glass of wine each night’ – or ‘I don’t need to write things down, I’ll remember’ their truth may not be ‘the truth’ asContinue reading “Be careful what you ask for…”
Getting out and about…
I have had a lot of time at home by myself while recovering from my operation. Especially in the beginning, when I could not get into a car to go anywhere, that was a bit of an issue. Luckily, I can now not only get in and out of a car but also drive. IContinue reading “Getting out and about…”
Feeling poetic…
Who am I?Who am I, I wonder as I sit here at my deskWhat words to use, what would be the bestIs it by my job that I would be defined?Is it how I think and how sharp is my mind?Is it as a mother, though now my kids have grown?Is a mother needed, nowContinue reading “Feeling poetic…”
A funny little poem, from my happy place to yours
I have been asked to share a poem by one of my followers. My poetry is usually lighthearted and this is one example. This was inspired by a lack of teaspoons at a job I was working at briefly. I hope you like it. Ode to the teaspoonI tried to find a teaspoon, to stirContinue reading “A funny little poem, from my happy place to yours”
My journey with Parkinsons 