It seems like forever I have been writing poetry. I started when I was five years of age and it’s just something that I have always done. There have been periods of time when I have not written poetry for quite a while, but for the last three or four years I think that IContinue reading “My poetic nature…”
Category Archives: Exercise
Getting the best help for me…
As I have often said in my blog and in my podcast, although those of you reading this blog and listening to my podcasts may have some similarities, as individuals no two people have exactly the same experience. With my recent experience of being coached by someone that was a “my way or the highway”Continue reading “Getting the best help for me…”
I can pick a Parkies – do I ask?
Yesterday was a good day. My first ever Tournament playing bowls. This was the culmination of two full day coaching sessions and an opportunity to put learning into practice. This was a big day for me and I was incredibly nervous. I had the nervous wees and other things! I’m not sure exactly why IContinue reading “I can pick a Parkies – do I ask?”
When are we old or elderly?
My husband and I often have a chat about our ages and how we feel about the age we are. We often say that it doesn’t compute that I am 64 and he is 66. In many ways we don’t feel that old, but then – especially for me – my creaky body reminds meContinue reading “When are we old or elderly?”
The risks of retiring and future planning…
There comes a time in most couples’ lives where there is a major change in how those lives are lived. In fact, there are several but here are some thoughts. If you have brought up children together and the last child leaves home, this major change can – for some – mean that the coupleContinue reading “The risks of retiring and future planning…”
Realistic expectations…
I have always been someone – and I know I’m not alone in this – that doesn’t like doing things if I can’t do them well. Not comparing myself to others can be a challenge too. The brother who was closest in age to me is skilled at any sport that uses a ball. IContinue reading “Realistic expectations…”
Rehab realities…
As said in my last post, today was to be the first day that I have been on a green and bowling for at least a year. There were some surprises in store for me, that I wouldn’t necessarily expected – they were surprises after all – and I learned a few things about myself.Continue reading “Rehab realities…”
Reclaiming my retirement goals…
Today is the day I have been looking forward to for the past eight months. Ever since I had my back surgery in February, my goal has been to get back to bowls. Someone up there must be smiling down upon me for a change. I had the opportunity to attend two two day coachingContinue reading “Reclaiming my retirement goals…”
Finding my feet again…
Today I went to see a Podiatrist, who had been recommended by my rheumatologist to see if anything could be done about my sore feet. Just another thing in the jigsaw puzzle of complexity surrounding my health and wellbeing. I have spoken to my GP, the Parkinson’s Nurse and had email contact with the surgeon’sContinue reading “Finding my feet again…”
Betwixt and between…
Today I spent a few hours in the company of my youngest grand daughter, who turns 12 in about two weeks’ time. She was telling me about the things she would like to do for her birthday and gave me a few ideas of what that might look like. Her Mum has agreed that sheContinue reading “Betwixt and between…”
My journey with Parkinsons 