Yesterday I finally flipped. Like a tidal wave, all my frustration, anger and emotion swept me out of control. Luckily, Leaf was in the studio. I tried calling friends who had offered listening help whenever I needed it, but no-one answered and I wasn’t about to leave messages. They would have been incoherent anyway. Then … Continue reading THE FINAL STRAW
Category: Personal
BEING OUR BEST
Before I get to the point of this week’s post, I have to let off steam. I feel about to explode with frustration and anger, yes anger. SCREAMING IS GOOD FOR US This lockdown is driving us mad. Leaf has become almost imbecilic, not able to understand or carry out the simplest of tasks without … Continue reading BEING OUR BEST
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
When I was fifty-seven, I met a man. Attractive, funny, highly intelligent, affectionate, romantic, widely travelled, wise and very kind. Of course, there’s more to say about him but as he’s not the subject of this post, I mustn’t spend too much time eulogising! But to finish what I want to say … His name … Continue reading WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
VISUALISING
Nearly two weeks of self-isolation and we’re still shell-shocked by what’s happening to us all. The news from a variety of TV stations is keeping us in touch with the superficial stuff, but what’s going on at a much deeper level is hard to fathom. After I’ve written this piece, we’ll be watching the London … Continue reading VISUALISING
RAMBLING
Dear Friends, It’s been one of those days when the list of tasks seemed endless, not at all like a Sunday should be – sprawled in a deckchair with a good book! Before getting going in the morning, there were animals to be fed, contact breakers to be reconnected, doors to be unlocked. This morning … Continue reading RAMBLING
UPDATE & AN INVITATION
I expect most of us will have noticed how much we can tell about people, their beliefs, priorities and general lifestyles from the contents of their supermarket trollies! They can be real eye-openers. Where they’re coming from is all there in what they buy! Another way to learn a lot about those we know (and … Continue reading UPDATE & AN INVITATION
CRY ME A RIVER
Yesterday I cried. For the first time in ages. Tears frequently start to come but then dry up as I find myself numb, too far gone to cry. This is not me. In my time, like Alice, I’ve cried a pool of tears deep and wide. As have so many women and some men. THE … Continue reading CRY ME A RIVER
ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL
It’s a year since Leaf’s last major check-up. No escaping that seven hours at the hospital! Thank goodness for a private room and that I’d thought to take my laptop and Leaf his colouring book. The gaps between seeing people are long and obviously boring. UP TO DATE! It was good to see the same … Continue reading ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL
‘A’ LIST
I have often stopped to ponder on the lessons I think I’m learning. Particularly when my current situation is especially challenging. It’s easy to go through life without reflection but surely what we’ve experienced so far and how we’ve managed our difficulties is what makes us who we are today. Perhaps we need to look … Continue reading ‘A’ LIST
WHEN THE TIME COMES
Last week I decided the time has come to activate my Enduring Power of Attorney – Mandat de Protection Future. Leaf has now lost so many of his faculties, he wouldn’t be able to make major decisions. In the past few months his AD has speeded up and whether it will plateau or keep accelerating, … Continue reading WHEN THE TIME COMES
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