The Magazine for Those Who Value Friendship, Creativity and Wellbeing.
Sometimes, things happen to those close to us and there is nothing we can do to fix it for them. Right now, my mother-in-law is coping with living with cancer with having been told that no further treatment options exist for her. How I would like to take that away from her and see her... Continue Reading →
Are you feeling festive yet? Get into the Christmas mood with me. While I sing for vocal therapy; singing helps me combat the effects that Parkinson's Disease has on my speaking voice, I have been singing some festive favourites. If you like Christmas themed pop songs, folk songs and carols, then click on the links... Continue Reading →
Have you ever tried, or considered trying, to learn another language? There are many reasons why people take up the study of another language. For some, it can simply be about getting by on a holiday abroad while for others it may be helpful or needed in the workplace. Some people have a particular love... Continue Reading →
It’s time for another vlog! Sit somewhere comfy, take a break and enjoy a cuppa as I share with you a variety of news and thoughts in my vlog. Please select the following link: https://youtu.be/apn9Xm8xA6M
It’s time to grab a cuppa and join me as, this time, I take you with me to the before and after of a neuro-physiotherapy appointment! https://youtu.be/vTYOdXRd4kI
I have been singing for about a year and a half, to help combat the impact Parkinson;s Disease has on my speaking voice. In effect, the disease weakens the voice and sometimes I am rendered unable to partake in conversation or to command my dogs; just two examples. My lovely friend, and colleague here at... Continue Reading →
Hi and welcome to my second vlog! Why not pour yourself something lovely to drink, settle into a cosy chair and enjoy a catch up with me?Please select the link below to view my vlog: https://youtu.be/8cY30Cra6X8
I wrote this article maybe ten years ago. Until 2019, I worked as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. Signs of Depression. Depression can cause a variety of very difficult symptoms, for example; a sense of despair, helplessness, powerlessness, a lack of hope, a sense of being ‘stuck’, an overwhelming lethargy, cognitive confusion, behavioural difficulties, a sense... Continue Reading →
Ahead of the trend, but that simply means I am experiencing this for longer than most. It all started for me back in 2019. I had received a letter from the NHS warning me that my medications, for Parkinson's Disease, were on the list of medications that may come into short supply if supply chains... Continue Reading →
Kevin and I were joined, at home, by two very dear friends this afternoon. They are Helen and Kim. It struck me just how long it has been since we have been able to spend a fair few hours of simple, quality time together. We realised that the last time we were able to enjoy... Continue Reading →
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