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!”
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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….”
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…”
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”
What is normal …. revisited
I have titled this “What is normal – revisited” because I have touched on this subject before. But, I felt it worth another look. So, what is normal for one person may not be normal for another. In truth, what was normal for each of us, may not be the same normal tomorrow, the nextContinue reading “What is normal …. revisited”
Life is like a game of bowls….
I have just returned home from playing outdoor bowls for the afternoon. I always enjoy Saturday afternoon as it is a laid back ‘roll-up’ with no pressure or prizes. At the moment it is Winter Bowls where we pay an amount for the Winter season until the Summer Bowls start. Either that or $5, asContinue reading “Life is like a game of bowls….”
Travelling and listening to my body…
At the moment, my husband and I are in the UK, specifically in Wales in a place called Betsw-y-coed. It is a beautiful place and popular with tourists. The reason we are here in particular is that we are catching up with some friends that my husband made through some walking holidays. When I sayContinue reading “Travelling and listening to my body…”
Repurposing and finding purpose
The photos are of a couple of things that I have repurposed in my garden. Sure, they will rust or decay at some point, but in the meantime, they are a quirky and unique thing in my garden. Rather like the quirky and unique me, that repurposed them to be something that makes me smileContinue reading “Repurposing and finding purpose”
Famous people with Parkinson’s…
There are many well-known people with Parkinson’s out there in the world. It chooses the special ones, I say. There are those who have risen to fame in other spheres where they are known as actors, singers or other claims to fame. When you hear the name Michael J Fox, is it Parkinson’s that mostContinue reading “Famous people with Parkinson’s…”
The embarrassing stuff…
Last night I was looking at a Facebook Page that I follow relating to Parkinson’s. It has been a source of many topics over the years when writing my blog and subsequently in doing my podcasts. I found a post by a woman called Donna Parkhurst, who has Parkinson’s and also has a podcast comingContinue reading “The embarrassing stuff…”
My journey with Parkinsons 