Here I am in my 64th year and thinking ahead to what a significant year for me will be when I turn 65. In New Zealand the age when you qualify for Superannuation is 65 years and so I will finally have some income coming in. I will be officially a “Pensioner”. I’m not quiteContinue reading “Age is all relative…”
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The truth will set you free…
I am a 64 year old woman with Parkinson’s, married to my third husband and very happily so. My first husband was the father of my three children and we separated and ultimately divorced when they were all quite young. We had some challenging years ahead of us, some ill feeling on both sides whichContinue reading “The truth will set you free…”
I’ve got my mojo back!
Those of you who have been following me lately will have noticed – I am sure – that I talk a lot about playing bowls. It was my main rehab goal for both my knee surgery and my recent back surgery. Also, recently I wrote about my disastrous first singles competition in which I wasContinue reading “I’ve got my mojo back!”
Interview with Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern
This was a delightful interview with Greta. She provided a wealth of information about the services available for seniors in our community, here in Christchurch. The interview was done remotely with Greta attending via her office and I was here in my office at home. I think Greta must have had the window open, asContinue reading “Interview with Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern”
Linda – MS & Parkinson’s… An interview
Today I interviewed Linda from MS & Parkinson’s Canterbury, New Zealand. She outlined her role within the service and also spoke about the many ways the organisation can support people in the community with MS and Parkinson’s. The link below will take you to the interview and I hope that you enjoy it. If youContinue reading “Linda – MS & Parkinson’s… An interview”
Being Social…
Every now and again I find myself reviewing how life is going and why. This is one of those times. We have had an eventful four years – come 15/12/24 – and lots of positive things happening. One of the most positive things is moving to North Canterbury and buying our lovely house here. ThereContinue reading “Being Social…”
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 busy weekend…
After a busy week at work, I have gone into the weekend being busy as well. I have had everything from having my hair done on Friday and ordering a new set of bowls, to lunching in town with my husband on Sunday. I have worked in my greenhouse and I have played bowls. IContinue reading “A busy weekend…”
My journey with Parkinsons 