On this International Women's Day I bring to mind the many women in my life. The many overcomers, the many who inspire. Women who inspire My motherMy mother-in-lawMy Grandmothers. Immense fortitude. One of whom I never met, but feel I know.My daughter - not enough words!The many young women I am fortunate to know through … Continue reading International Women’s Day 2021
Good morning from the UK at silly o'clock. I couldn't remember if I had taken one of my pain/sleep meds last night. I clearly hadn't, as I've been awake most of the night. Photo by Felix Mittermeier on Pexels.com Dawn Chorus Doggo decided to wake up too. So I heard the dawn chorus for the … Continue reading Monday Mood – Return of Routine
Thanks for popping by. I'm staying on a creative theme this time round. I have discovered that I started this post 4 years ago!! Nothing like living in the fast lane. And thank goodness for drafts! Continuing - I love creativity and colours, and have tentatively started to Bible journal over the past few months. I … Continue reading Bible Journaling from a Craft Stash
Are you a paper and pencil doodler? I have been, but more on lists to be honest. So they are never that pretty. But I used to paint on paper and furniture, a long with enjoying calligraphy too. I can still recall the pungent aroma of wood knots treatment, but for the life of me … Continue reading Digital Doodling for Beginners
I am very fortunate to have received my first dose of the Covid (Oxford/Astrazenica) vaccine this week. Wahoo! There is a lot of concern here in the UK for groups who are slipping through the net of the Covid19 Greenbook, which includes Vaccination Priority Categories. That being a guide document for GPs, as I understand … Continue reading Covid19 Vaccination – My Experience
A few nights ago, I sat with my husband and listened to a fabulous Eagles concert 'Live from the LA Forum' on the TV. It was brilliant, actually far better than an album. I'm not sure one can say that about bands that often. And so many fab tunes to hum along to. Six guitarists … Continue reading The Eagles -Desperados and Hong Kong
Hope in 2021 Belated Happy Christmas wishes to all my readers. I hope despite all the challenges this year, you were able to enjoy a very happy Christmas Day. As many of my readers will probably know, HOPE is one of my favourite words. It is also what my blog is based on. Grateful for … Continue reading Hope in 2021
What an absolutey landmark day occurred this week. I'm still pinching myself. GET - aka Graded Exercise Therapy is to be scrapped as a so called ‘treatment’ for MEcfs sufferers in the UK. The implications of this long awaited decision are immeasurable. Not only for current and future sufferers of MEcfs, but also for LongCovid … Continue reading GET lost – Farewell to Graded Exercise Therapy for UK ME Sufferers – Hopefully
Hope found in M.E. 