Uncategorized – My journey with Parkinsons

You don’t look like you have Parkinson’s….

I have been going to a Peer Support Group for about 5 years now. We meet once a month at a local club for a drink, dinner and a chat. Sometimes we share about our Parkinson’s, but often we connect over talking about holidays or work or any number of things that a gathering suchContinue reading “You don’t look like you have Parkinson’s….”

Podcasts – The importance of support groups and Forgetting and fumbling about

Here is a link to two podcasts I did today. I thought I would make it easy for you to access my podcasts as well as the blog posts I do here. The podcasts may have similar thoughts, but there is also a bit extra in a podcast. If you are a newcomer to myContinue reading “Podcasts – The importance of support groups and Forgetting and fumbling about”

The Peer Support Group

I believe in the value of Peer Support Groups. For someone who has made it known loud and clear that I do not do groups, this is perhaps somewhat unexpected. But, there is a big difference between making a twit of myself in an aerobics class – the most uncoordinated person there – or laggingContinue reading “The Peer Support Group”

Try a little kindness…

I think there might be a song in there… maybe! I have been trying to get back into writing poems the last few days and have done a couple. My husband is usually one of my biggest fans, but – not that he doesn’t like them – he suggested I try doing them differently insteadContinue reading “Try a little kindness…”

Dental Disaster – A poem

I have often said that if I am to hurt myself in any way, it will be doing something stupid! Shortly after moving in this house I got up on a bunk ladder to make the top bunk. All was going well, until I was ready to get down. I started off OK, but thenContinue reading “Dental Disaster – A poem”

Missing my poems?

One of my long time followers made a comment the other day that I haven’t shared any poems for a while. There has been a lot going on lately and the inspiration hasn’t been there. One of the things that has been taking up my time is the game of Rummikub. If you haven’t heardContinue reading “Missing my poems?”

Reimagining my present and future…

As I am sure many of us do, I have been very guilty of harking back to what my husband and I used to do together. Walking in the Port Hills, here in Christchurch was a favourite and we could walk for 4-6 hours sometimes, with a break for lunch to admire the gorgeous views.Continue reading “Reimagining my present and future…”

Making someone’s day made my day!

As I do every time I go out and about, I observe other people around me and often catch snippets of information as I pass by. My husband says I am just nosy, but I say years of working as a Social Worker makes me more attuned to the world around me and what peopleContinue reading “Making someone’s day made my day!”

Mulling and the joy of gifting…

I have just posted a podcast on Mulling and another on the joy of gifting. They may prove useful for you as I think about what I can share and what I am not comfortable at this stage sharing on my blog or podcast. Included is also ‘the joy of gifting’ which explains what IContinue reading “Mulling and the joy of gifting…”

Mulling about honesty

Today has been a particularly grey and cold winter’s day. I have stayed at home today – as my husband has taken my car to work – and it has snowed lightly off and on today. Not a day I would typically want to venture out in the cold and rain. So, what to doContinue reading “Mulling about honesty”