Barley Sea – A Poem

A Poem about the much loved and enjoyed natural environment here. I Remember the Barley Sea A Poem I remember the Barley sea As I gazed to the far reaching shore Lined by oak trees and hedgerow Pines standing tall amid the wood floor I remember the Barley sea Cloaked in the mist of hazy … Continue reading Barley Sea – A Poem

Clearing My Mind – Moving Home With MEcfs

Today, is a, 'I'm struggling to find any humour' day. As we were scheduled to view a property in an area I have recently discovered that I really love. Not that far from here, but a bit too far today. I reluctantly had to accept I'm not up to making the journey of ten miles! … Continue reading Clearing My Mind – Moving Home With MEcfs

PEM Dreams – Haiku

Hi from duvet central. Here's my latest Haiku offering. On the subject of MEcfs PEM - Post Extertional Malaise. I touched on it in my recent post. PEM permeates every fibre of your being. Even your sleep and dreams. The Haiku An endless journey Legs heavy, water blocks routesAt last, I awake My first haiku … Continue reading PEM Dreams – Haiku

House Viewing – Moving Home With MEcfs

Three weeks after a major post-house viewing MEcfs crash, I have made it out to another viewing. Muted 'yay'! Am I mad, very possibly. I mean, am I just openly inviting another crash? Whilst saying a definitive no to the push/crash cycle. Not going there. But the moving process does feel akin to a revolving … Continue reading House Viewing – Moving Home With MEcfs

Haiku – Relax

As I visit the WP reader, admiring some super clever Haiku. I thought I would give it a try myself. Tap on the title to read the post in full. Here goes: Haiku The day was stressfulCool water, the kettle fillsCamomile will sooth

A Beautiful Church, Fresh Air and an MEcfs Crash

Hello readers. There is quite alot going on in my MEcfs vending machine brain at the moment. My post MEcfs - My Brain - A Comedy gives an insight. It currently feels like a fairground game, where the grabber slowly picks up the toy and drops it in the slot for your delight (or not). … Continue reading A Beautiful Church, Fresh Air and an MEcfs Crash

Moving Home with MEcfs – A Reality Check and List

To my amazement, it looks like we will at some point in the not too distant future be moving home. (Shall I rustle up a few mor cliches?) The prospect is incredibly daunting. The last time we moved home, which was 20 years ago. I was fit, healthy, active and working. This time I have … Continue reading Moving Home with MEcfs – A Reality Check and List

The Room Upstairs at Wanstead Fringe 2023

Hello readers! While I plod through yet another MEcfs setback, groan, I have exciting news. One of my fabulous children, who is an actor/writer/musical theatre peep and all round creative, has written a one man show about the experience of their parent, ie myself, having MEcfs. The show is entitled: Image Credit: Baloney Theatre Company … Continue reading The Room Upstairs at Wanstead Fringe 2023