Why are we afraid of tears?
Having been brought up in the 'big boys don't cry' era, I know for many men they still find it difficult to show their emotions. For me tears are a gift and a way to acknowledge our emotions and relea...
14 Jan 14min
Things that help
The things that help and support you can be very different from what others need. We are all individuals and experience this Parkinson's Pest differently. This podcast shares some of my strategies. Al...
14 Jan 16min
Feeling Parkies today
Playing bowls this morning in mid 20's was not the best for me. I don't like hot days at all and today's heat impacted on me, as I felt the energy draining from my body and felt quite vulnerable at ti...
10 Jan 11min
Feeling lucky to have Parkinson's
Today I met a very brave man who has only weeks to live and is dying from cancer. I wasn't having a great day, but it brought it all into perspective that I at least have years before me.
4 Jan 8min
Presents vs Presence
Christmas is a time of year when we give presents. However, the best gift you can ever give anyone you love is your presence.
3 Jan 16min
Please help desk person - A poem
I'm sure it's not just me, but I do find that many help desk people talk too fast for me to grasp information and that can lead to frustration both for myself and for them.
31 Dec 20257min
Seeking the positive
I know this diagnosis is a difficult one to accept and to be seeking the positive at times may seem impossible. However, I feel that I have been given the opportunity to make definite positive changes...
30 Dec 202516min
Changing attitudes and priorities
In a bit of a reflective mood with the winding down of one year and looking forward to new adventures in 2026. Twenty year old me and 64 year old me, certainly in the intervening years have changed at...
29 Dec 202516min
