To be diagnosed with Parkinson’s means a new opportunity to re- evaluate life, it’s directions and purpose. Not a chance to turn into a mute, dumb zombie that doesn’t interact with others with Parkinson’s and wallows in self pity. To… Continue reading

It’s a long time since I posted on my blog.  In fact it is a year!  A lot has happened in that year, I’ve moved started a new life with a new partner in a new area. I have had… Continue reading

It’s that time of year again. John Lewis, Marks and Spencer’s etc domineering advert air time with their yearly Christmas offerings. Black Friday offering those bargains not to be repeated throughout the year. ( How do they do that). To… Continue reading

This is my fourth week since contracting the virus from Hell and a week now with a chest infection. It looks like I’m in for yet another week as the antibiotics run out today and I’m still coughing and wheezing… Continue reading

This week I spent on the MSC ship Magnifica on a short cruise to Northern Europe. The weather has been good with temperatures in the day hovering about 22c. Nice temperatures for most. For me it’s been horrendous. One of… Continue reading

It’s been an interesting couple of weeks dealing with the NHS. I strongly support the idea of a health system for the people. The NHS tries to fulfil his roll but is underfunded ripped off by suppliers, doctors, and surgeons.… Continue reading

This week I had good news after my yearly bladder cystoscope. I am all clear of tumours. Then the bad news is because I have on going problems they want to do a bladder function test, which I have on… Continue reading

Have you ever gone to a room then wondered why? It’s gone completely out of your mind. This is me all the time. Trying to put the milk in the fridge, I find I’m just about to put it in… Continue reading

This week has been a break from the usual routine. I’ve had a weeks holiday! Didn’t go away anywhere but just had a week catching up with friends and family. It’s been a lovely week, lots of laughs and happiness.… Continue reading

In the last year I have been increasingly aware that things are not good with my short-term memory. Constantly forgetting to do things I said I would do was highlighting it. Leaving things out because as soon as I’m distracted… Continue reading