When asked if we were going to dinner for a special occasion, it got me thinking about what makes an occasion special. For me, the answer is always spending time with people I love. I also always say that I don’t remember any of the gifts I received for birthdays or Christmas over the yearsContinue reading “What makes an occasion special?”
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I am the old woman – A poem
If ever there is someone I make fun of on a regular basis, it is me! I rely on my sense of humour that I don’t offend myself and hopefully therefore do not offend anyone else. Today I realised, I am an old woman. So, I wrote a poem about it. As you do! OrContinue reading “I am the old woman – A poem”
I’m turning into my Mother-in-law… bless her little cottons!
I had the good fortune to become daughter-in-law to a lovely lady by the name of Pat. We got along really well and she could be a bit of a hoot. Also, she was a bit of a sneaky card shark and scrabble player too. But I digress… How am I turning into my Mother-in-law?Continue reading “I’m turning into my Mother-in-law… bless her little cottons!”
A sense of community…
For many years now I have basically had my social supports and contacts from people I work with. Maybe one or two I have had the odd social contact out of work with, but mainly it is just social chat and people to share lunch with and we don’t seem to catch up outside ofContinue reading “A sense of community…”
Laughter is it the best medicine?
They say laughter is the best medicine and in many ways that is true. As it is often said,’If I don’t laugh, I’ll cry!’ But sometimes the laughter is to cover up real pain. Pain that we may not know what to do with and so we cover that pain with a smile and aContinue reading “Laughter is it the best medicine?”
A funny little poem, from my happy place to yours
I have been asked to share a poem by one of my followers. My poetry is usually lighthearted and this is one example. This was inspired by a lack of teaspoons at a job I was working at briefly. I hope you like it. Ode to the teaspoonI tried to find a teaspoon, to stirContinue reading “A funny little poem, from my happy place to yours”
The magic of grandchildren…
This weekend we have our three grand-daughters for a couple of days. It seems like ages since we have had them to stay due to a number of factors, such as my operation and COVID in their household. As with any teens and pre-teens, the girls love their smartphones and are frequently on their devices. However, theyContinue reading “The magic of grandchildren…”
A smile, a laugh, a joke… may not be what they seem!
For quite a few years now I have been working in various roles within Social Work. In one role I worked with people in the early stages of dementia and their families. One of the things we provided was groups for those just diagnosed with dementia and also carer’s groups. I used to co-facilitate aContinue reading “A smile, a laugh, a joke… may not be what they seem!”
Sharing time with family
Today I spent the day with my three grand-daughters and my cousin out Op Shopping. My daughter is raising her children to be independent thinkers who are not slaves to current fashions, but seek their own style. She told me that they enjoyed Op Shopping, so I thought I would take them out and seeContinue reading “Sharing time with family”
Laughter is the best medicine…. So just for a laugh…
This has absolutely nothing to do with Parkinson’s, but I thought I’d share a poem I wrote some years ago inspired by a trip to the local swimming pool. Have you seen your Mother naked? Have you seen your mother naked, her body then unclad? Or your Auntie, or your Grandma.. now that would beContinue reading “Laughter is the best medicine…. So just for a laugh…”
My journey with Parkinsons 