I freely admit that I have put on a lot of weight in the last 2-3 years. A lot of it is because first I had a very painful knee and needed a knee replacement and then I no sooner recovered from that, and I had a new pain to contend with. This time theContinue reading “A weighty problem…”
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A delightful way to start my day…
Last night I ordered a product online. I sent the usual order away and anticipated nothing more than perhaps a simple acknowledgement of receipt of my order. I awoke this morning to one of the most delightful emails I have every received. It certainly is the most delightful response to placing an order for aContinue reading “A delightful way to start my day…”
How do you describe a feeling?
I was talking to my husband yesterday and asked him this question. “Have you ever had that feeling when you hear something pleasurable or see something pleasurable and you get a sort of tingling sensation?” He said, “No, but I have songs that I hear that bring back nice memories for me!” I then wentContinue reading “How do you describe a feeling?”
Tell your story before it is lost…
Today, I picked up my 89 year old uncle and took him shopping. Just the two of us, with a small list each out and enjoying each other’s company. With my health issues of recent times and recovering from yet another operation, I have only recently begun driving again. Prior to my recommencing driving, myContinue reading “Tell your story before it is lost…”
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”
My teenage crushes are sooooo old…. Reminiscing
Sitting and listening to some music and I got to thinking about how music brings back memories. People often speak of the soundtrack of their lives. So, I have shared some insights into the music that helped form me and support me through the years. One song in particular has become my anthem. It isContinue reading “My teenage crushes are sooooo old…. Reminiscing”
Some thoughts on ageing
Having interviewed Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern twice now, I can’t help but think of the various aspects of ageism and how it can affect us. By us, I mean people with grey hair and obviously on the wrong side of 50. It is difficult to judge how old a person is and tryingContinue reading “Some thoughts on ageing”
Podcast interviews anyone keen?
So, for those of you who are new to my efforts and for those of you who are not, I am reaching out to see if anyone can assist me with my podcast. One of the reasons I decided to add a podcast on to my blog, is that I wanted the ability to interviewContinue reading “Podcast interviews anyone keen?”
I have a surgery date and some learnings
Finally, I have a date for my surgery. It will be on 3/2 with a pre-op appointment prior next week. That is 11 days to my surgery and counting. I know there will be a six to eight week recovery period, but I have always coped better with recovery pain than pain prior to anContinue reading “I have a surgery date and some learnings”
A world of pain and uncertainty
How does anyone ‘do life’ if there is an almost total lack of certainty? Add to that a healthy dose of pain and – it seems – as I said to someone this morning ‘every pain medication known to mankind’ life feels a bit tough at the moment. That’s the understatement of the year, that’sContinue reading “A world of pain and uncertainty”
My journey with Parkinsons 