There’s Always Something There to Remind Me! ~ What reminds you of your Loved Ones?

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Outside our kitchen window I have full view of a beautiful azalea my Mum bought me three years ago when visiting us in Scotland.  It is still stunning and reminds me of Mum every time I work at the sink. … Continue reading →

What is Independent Living with Dementia in this Covid 19 Crisis ~ supporting elderly parents from a distance

The good news from Wednesday’s post is that by the evening Mum and Dad had managed to put all the shopping away and were extremely happy with themselves and grateful to us ~ especially for the few treats! My query … Continue reading →

‘We have so many bags of shopping Diana, can you come over? ~ The heart rendering tale of parents with dementia in lock down

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I was on edge awaiting the phone call, either from the Tesco man saying he couldn’t get my parents to answer to receive their order or from Mum to say that it had arrived. I answered the phone, ‘We’re swamped … Continue reading →

Memories of Life in Fife ~ Invitation to a Bollywood Party

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Life in Fife ~ Invitation to a Bollywood Party! Within days of arriving permanently in Fife in December 2015 we were invited to a Bollywood Party, later described to me as one of those inventive get-togethers to dispel the winter … Continue reading →

Last 60th Birthday Treat ~ On the Old Queen Mary

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My 60th birthday year lasted right up until two weeks before my 61st birthday when we spent a night on The Queen Mary, that’s the old Queen Mary, which is moored at Long Beach, Los Angeles. Ever since we first … Continue reading →

Keeping Wednesday’s Special ~Dear Scotland Thank you

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Dear Scotland, thank you Cultural moments at the new V & A, Valentine’s night lanterns in the dark Edinburgh sky. Blankets of snowdrops in wooded glens, Sand and sea in winter sun. Strides through tree lined avenues to summit views … Continue reading →

Seven days, one night and eight skies over Edinburgh and the Forth

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A place to sit and think; to dream, to imagine, to write, to plot, to plan, to schedule, to create, to sketch, to sit and think; to be.  

Patricia Ward ~ Rest in Peace

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Roger and I lit candles in Edinburgh Cathedral this morning while the choir sang. We wandered around Edinburgh in the sunshine and then I reminisced over lunch. I met Tricia at Sands School, High Wycombe. Such a brilliant teacher and … Continue reading →

The Oldest Cheese ~ ‘Don’t be a stranger’

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I have recently returned from a visit to two friends who live in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. As I left them both I was given a two Wensleydale cheeses. I laughed as I thanked them and waved goodbye. … Continue reading →