Life
For the stuff about my life (this has been my default category, I’m still sorting through it)
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Life moves onwards
Vera, our motorhome, has been an absolute boon this past month or so. We’ve managed to get away a couple of times now, not far but far enough that I can feel the calm release of tension descend upon me as we park up for the night. One advantage of where we live, drive for…
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Any photo will do
When my parents announced they were selling the family home and moving to a flat I can remember the feeling of disbelief that fell on me. Their reasoning was sound, it was a couple of years after my Mum had a stroke and she was struggling to get up and down two flights of stairs…
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Saying goodbye to Jennie
It was my sister’s funeral this afternoon. She died suddenly and unexpectedly a few weeks ago and today was a celebration of her smile, her laughter, and the vivid grasp of life she held for so many years which, sadly, slipped away from her more and more this past year or so. I somehow managed…
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Life update
It’s almost the end of January (how!) and suffice to say that life has been continuing at full speed. Plans to post more regularly (weekly) remain idealistic, but given everything else going on I’m not stressing about it. So, what is going on? Well, we are in the process of clearing my Mum’s flat to…
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2025
Blah blah resolutions blah blah blah. But actually, as a marker and an excuse to set things in motion I am using this new year to try and get my mindset and motivation back to tackle my old nemesis, my fitness. Largely, these days, because I’m starting to run out of energy to keep up…
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Merry Christmas
Wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and the magic of togetherness. May your days be merry, your nights peaceful, and the year ahead full of promise and happiness. Here’s to a festive season that shines bright with kindness and goodwill! Thanks ChatGPT! But seriously, I hope you all have a peaceful time, can…