Last night I ordered a product online. I sent the usual order away and anticipated nothing more than perhaps a simple acknowledgement of receipt of my order. I awoke this morning to one of the most delightful emails I have every received. It certainly is the most delightful response to placing an order for aContinue reading “A delightful way to start my day…”
Category Archives: Getting on with life
Comorbidities Confuse Cause or cause confusion!
When you have a bunch of different health issues – ie. Comorbidities – it is sometimes difficult to know the cause of a new ache or pain and/or who to talk to about it! The risk of course is that we just shrug our shoulders and think it must be related to Parkinson’s when itContinue reading “Comorbidities Confuse Cause or cause confusion!”
Perfection is over-rated and Should and Shouldisms
A previous Manager of mine on more than one occasion referred to me as a perfectionist. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is more important to me to know that I did the best that I could in that given moment. Because, moment to moment and day by day, things can change hugelyContinue reading “Perfection is over-rated and Should and Shouldisms”
I’ve been neglecting my blog…
It is difficult for me to imagine not having my blog and my podcast as an avenue to process all that has happened for me and still happening. I have been diagnosed now for about 4.5 years, my anniversary being on 15/12 which will be five years. Some have said that focussing on my Parkinson’sContinue reading “I’ve been neglecting my blog…”
Parkinson’s Brave – A poem podcast
Just a wee poem that I wrote today about that special kind of brave ‘Parkinson’s brave’. I hope you enjoy it. Parkinson’s BraveIn this Parkinson’s life we all try to be braveBut there are times when we just have to caveCave into the thoughts, the worries, the fearsBut can’t do that too much, we’ll wasteContinue reading “Parkinson’s Brave – A poem podcast”
Being brave again… A podcast
Just some more thoughts on being brave. Sometimes it’s not so easy to be brave. Being brave can mean different things at different times. Check out the podcast for more. I’d love some comments on my blog posts and podcasts. I always like to hear if people enjoy my offerings. Here’s the podcast
Keeping up with language and meaning…
Even if we pride ourselves on being a good communicator, there can be a barrier to communication with those not of our era. Much as we might love each other, it can be difficult to understand due to use of words that are in the current time in which we find ourselves. Teenagers and childrenContinue reading “Keeping up with language and meaning…”
Let’s talk about memory, dementia and ski holidays
Memory takes many forms, from the mundane to the crucial – like remembering your meds – to those with an emotional overlay. My podcast is about that and so much more. I hope you will all soon be planning your ‘ski’ holidays…
A health stocktake
From time to time, I check in with myself to see if I have noticed any new symptoms, aches, pains or ‘funny stuff’ going on with my body. Did that this morning and have written a podcast about it which I will put below. Things I have noticed though So, below is the link toContinue reading “A health stocktake”
Linda – MS & Parkinson’s… An interview
Today I interviewed Linda from MS & Parkinson’s Canterbury, New Zealand. She outlined her role within the service and also spoke about the many ways the organisation can support people in the community with MS and Parkinson’s. The link below will take you to the interview and I hope that you enjoy it. If youContinue reading “Linda – MS & Parkinson’s… An interview”
My journey with Parkinsons 