Tonight, my husband and I did a really good representation of the “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” way of looking at a task. My logic when asking for his help turned out to be way different to what he thought was asked of him. The scenario is this. I was just aboutContinue reading “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Or, are men just weird creatures?”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
We’re a little bit different – but it works for us!
I know a lot of couples do everything together and that works for them. However, we are not so much like that in our relationship. This is largely due to my husband never having lived with a woman before – talk about trial by fire – but bravely chose to live with me. He stillContinue reading “We’re a little bit different – but it works for us!”
Where’s Wiki, The Parkinson’s mascot out and about
I belong to a Peer Support Group for Parkinson’s and some time ago, we came up with the idea of having a mascot accompany us in group. One of the people who was attending made soft toys and so she agreed to make a mascot, which she duly did. The main reason for this, isContinue reading “Where’s Wiki, The Parkinson’s mascot out and about”
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…”
