The saying “Pride goes before a fall” is such a negative outlook on life as far as I am concerned. Giving it this sort of negative attention baffles me. How many times in my life have I felt pride? Pride for something I have done? Something my children have done or my husband? or anyContinue reading “Pride goes before a fall… What does that even mean?!?”
Category Archives: podcast
Have you seen/heard my podcasts?
You might be interested in some of my earlier podcasts on “My Journey with Parkinson’s” and my most recent venture which is interviewing people with Parkinson’s and their partners about what Parkinson’s means for them. I will add some links below, if you would like to have a look. Just a sampling of the contentContinue reading “Have you seen/heard my podcasts?”
“By eck, by gum would you Adam and Eve it!”
Pretty random huh! I have been thinking today about the difference our culture can make for us. Also, about the definition of culture. Often culture is seen as part of your ethnicity and that can be true. But, it is also about the experiences and influences that you grew up with and your family culture.Continue reading ““By eck, by gum would you Adam and Eve it!””
An interview with Clair and David
As well as this blog, I also produce two podcasts. One is “My journey with Parkinson’s” and the other “Parkies Patter – a chat about all things Parkinson’s”. The first podcast is similar to this blog, but with more detail and information included. There are a number of topics explored in the podcast and itContinue reading “An interview with Clair and David”
Parkinson’s is it hereditary and would I want to find out?
I was reading a post on a Facebook page that I follow for people affected by Parkinson’s and the writer questioned whether Parkinson’s was hereditary. Having had both my parents diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it seems that there must be an element of genetics involved. But, I am not a researcher or a scientist and IContinue reading “Parkinson’s is it hereditary and would I want to find out?”
Moving to the beat of my own drum…
I have never really felt that I fully conformed to the image of me that others had. As the youngest child in the family and the only girl with three big brothers, I started out as the odd one out I suppose. I remember being a teenager and my Mum saying to me one dayContinue reading “Moving to the beat of my own drum…”
Michael J Fox “it’s not about me…”
I stumbled across an interview with Michael J Fox today. This year marks 25 years of his foundation and 2.5 billion dollars raised in support of those with Parkinson’s and for research. He is so inspirational, and he is my Parkies hero. My efforts with this blog are humbler, but hopefully I reach people thatContinue reading “Michael J Fox “it’s not about me…””
Support Groups
For quite some time now, I have been going to a support group for people with Parkinson’s and their partner/spouse/support person. The group is a very comfortable place for me, and I am sure for others to connect and get support if needed. Often, we meet and we might catch up with what has beenContinue reading “Support Groups”
Grandchildren are a gift
Recently I have been enjoying spending some one-on-one time with each of my three granddaughters. It has been lovely having that individual time to talk to them about how things are going for them and opening the door for them if they want to talk. There have been some significant changes in their family structureContinue reading “Grandchildren are a gift”
Love me for what I am….
So today the subject of this podcast is Love Me for What I Am or Love Me for Who I Am. This is based on a song by the Carpenters, which is of course called Love Me for What I Am. So. Today I’ve had a quite a busy old day and one of theContinue reading “Love me for what I am….”
My journey with Parkinsons 