One person's journey through life, breast cancer, the serious illness of her husband., and now living alone.
That is pretty much a summary of the weather this month here in the south of the UK. And I joined in the misery by catching a cough in March that hung on for weeks, causing me to cry off choir rehearsals and a couple of walks! Continue reading Cold April downpours interspersed with lukewarm sunshine
The month just gone saw the south of England receiving more than double the average rainfall for March. But, according to experts, still not enough to make up for the deficit of rain over the last 12 months. I beg to differ. It has been wet, wet, wet, for weeks. Continue reading March 2023 wettest for 40 years
It was snowing the day before I set off to visit my family in Riudoms, Catalunya. And it was pouring … Continue reading Avoiding (some of) England’s perishing cold
I was itching to go for my Thursday walk with the Splinters group – a great bunch of like-minded people who just enjoy their local walks and a good old chat. Continue reading Walking – the best de-stressing tonic around
For a couple of years, I have been walking with different groups in beautiful places in Sussex. I have even ventured on a couple of weekend walking adventures in Dorset and Oxfordshire. Continue reading A new direction – along the backs
I went up to London today. When the Queen died I had an overwhelming need to be there. But I knew I’d find it hard to get to the funeral itself and the idea of queueing for 12+ hours at my age (I am nearer 80 than 70) was daunting. Continue reading Floral tributes this way
UPDATE March 2023: Olena is still with me, and working in our local area. It’s not exactly academia, but it … Continue reading Ukraine – one person’s story
On the importance of maintaining relationships, activities, and breathing fresh air This blog is called “Cancer and Caring”, and this … Continue reading It’s three years since the heavy cancer treatment ended
Singapore. This tiny country appears, on the surface, to be liberal, but in fact, it is ruled by a benign autocracy. Fortunately for the citizens of the country, its first prime minister after independence was a true visionary Continue reading The ebb and flow of civilisations – my view of East and West
Every shopping mall in Singapore, every parade of shops, every street corner offer a cornucopia of tastes and smells. Continue reading Foodie heaven for the adventurous
Living through life changes 