Our self-image vs ‘the rest’

I have been spending a lot more time with some of the elders in our little clan in recent times. This couple have been together for most of their lives and one of the few couples I know who aren’t on the second, or – as is my case – third time round in marriage.Continue reading “Our self-image vs ‘the rest’”

I had a fall… feeling vulnerable

I am a very determined and independently minded person and like to do as much for myself as possible. It’s a cold and rainy Winters Day today and I am mostly doing wee jobs I have put off, like sorting out my recipe folders. Anyway, one thing lead to another and as I had cleanedContinue reading “I had a fall… feeling vulnerable”

I had a fall – don’t blame Parkies!

In the lead up to New Year’s Eve we have been getting our new house organised. We had just moved in on 21/12, so 10 days in and we are still surrounded by boxes in many areas. We were having our three grand-daughters to stay and had purchased a new Queen/King-Single bunk set. My husbandContinue reading “I had a fall – don’t blame Parkies!”