Moving through life's seasons
It is almost exactly four years ago when I last ran a marathon. This is me at Milton Keynes, just before the start of the race. I had done this race a few times before, each time getting a little faster each time and I would like to think I’ll be able to run another marathon one day. Continue reading “Four years ago”
Often on a Wednesday morning I take my mother-in-law shopping, just to the village shop for groceries. Often it’s quite an adventure as she is in her 90s, frail, almost blind, can’t hear very well and a bit of a “character” at times. Continue reading “Taking my mother-in-law shopping”
We are feeling rather weary after being count assistants in the local elections today. Quite a serious matter but actually quite a bit of fun leading to these confessions of an election count assistant. Continue reading “Confessions of an election count assistant”
Giving a family update and tinkering with an old bike may not necessarily be the most obvious combination. You may have to believe me, there is a link, honest. Continue reading “Family update, tinkering with an old bike”
Spurred on by a really encouraging hospital appointment in the week (see below), I had clocked my friend Dave was gearing up for a Saturday Parkrun. I invited myself along and so the Parkrun with Rosie and Dave was brilliant to do. Continue reading “Parkrun with Rosie and Dave”
Having enjoyed our third canal boat holiday, here’s 7 reasons to take a canal boat holiday yourself. Continue reading “7 reasons to take a canal boat holiday”
It was about a year ago, my life unexpectedly changed. I remember having a day off work for what I thought was a routine hospital appointment which would probably lead nowhere at all. Instead life took an unexpected turn. Continue reading “About a year ago, my life changed”