‘Fighting The Bug’

So – this week I was suddenly struck down with a vicious stomach bug – finding myself in that helpless position – where I couldn’t muster up any energy to fight it off – I simply had to allow – ‘the blows to fall’ – and for that first onslaught to abate – and simply…

‘I Feel like Hibernating’

I came across a quote – that for me – expresses how I feel – on these cold winter days. This is how it goes – “I’m pretty sure some humans were intended to hibernate all winter – I’m also sure – that I am one of those humans. Wake me in April”. It seems…

‘A Cause For Celebrations’

This week marks the seventh anniversary of my blog posts – and to me – it’s worth celebrating that fact. Never did I imagine – when I first plucked up the courage to publish anything that I had written – that I would still be continuing to do so – seven years later. They do…

‘Stolen Days ‘

During the past weeks – I have enjoyed a few days – of being able to walk in the sunshine – with blue skies overhead . It’s been a very unexpected pleasure at this time of year – feeling like – as my friend put it – ‘stolen moments’ – from the summer past. It…

‘Mind Over Matter’

It’s been one of those weeks – when I have really struggled with the pain – and restrictions – of my body. But – I am – what others may refer too – as – ‘stubborn’ – and don’t give in easily – determined not to allow any pain and discomfort to derail me –…