The Evolution of Christmas or "Oh god, are we talking about that again?"
Over the years there have been many changes to how we 'do' Christmas. It can be a stressful time, trying to accommodate everyone's wishes and needs. This year, I decided we needed a complete change.
5 Nov 202513min
Moving to the beat of my own drum
I have always struggled with people's expectations that I act in a certain way and not allowing me to do things my own way. I know that to be the best that I can be, I need to find my own path and tru...
27 Okt 202516min
Parkinson's is it hereditary and would you want to find out?
When I first started on this journey, it wasn't when I was diagnosed, it was when first my Dad and then my Mum got diagnosed. It got me thinking about heredity. Did I need to know whether there was a ...
27 Okt 20259min
Am I too hard on myself?
Almost without a doubt, I will admit that I can be incredibly hard on myself. Today was not a great day...
24 Okt 202511min
Michael J Fox and giving Parkies a voice
I stumbled across an interview with Michael J Fox talking about the foundation he founded reaching 25 years this year. He said, 'It's not about me, it's about helping others with Parkinson's' or simil...
22 Okt 202513min
Live for the moment, but plan for the future
From the time I was first diagnosed, I was determined not to look too far ahead and to do lots of travelling and spending time with family and not put things off. Living for the moment is how I get th...
18 Okt 202513min
What will they remember? The gift we give our grandchildren
The only thing that really matters is spending time with grandchildren and knowing that they know they are loved. Memories of time spent remain strong even 60+ years, thinking about precious time spen...
18 Okt 20259min
Grandchildren are a gift
I have been spending time with my granddaughters recently one on one. It has been lovely getting to interact with each of them as individuals. Hopefully, we are building memories for both of us.
18 Okt 20252min
