Moving through life's seasons
Sometimes I wonder if trying to reduce the heating bill, here at the Dusty Museum, is like sticking your finger in a leaky Dutch sea defences. Thing is, we haven’t even had sub zero temperatures this winter and I’m already worried. Continue reading “Trying to reduce the heating bill”
Weekly update – this week we have been preoccupied with nursing homes and the Continuing Healthcare funding question. After endless phone calls and even more cups of tea, we have cracked it, or we think we have, at least for the time being. Continue reading “Weekly update – preoccupied with nursing homes, funding etc”
And now, perhaps we’re art dealers? So here in the Dusty Museum, our decluttering continues and unwittingly we feel as if we are gaining yet another role in our retirement. Yep, art dealers. That’s on top of interior designers, supreme Olio-ers, carers and decorators. Continue reading “And now, perhaps we’re art dealers?”
Unusual for me – I’m feeling weary. Weary of all kinds of things and I’m sure it’s just a passing phase and yet I need to remind myself that I shouldn’t be selfish or fret about things. Continue reading “Weekly update – weary”
There seem to be so many niggles with the Dusty Museum, our new home, it almost feels as if things are falling apart around us. So many things need repair, so many things held together with a wing and a prayer and have needed attention even in the short time we have been here. Continue reading “Falling apart at the Dusty Museum”
Definitely a sense of changing seasons right now. A week with fewer visitors, our housing, some art has been discovered plus growing concerns surrounding Grandma. Continue reading “Weekly update – changing seasons and a peculiar painting”
Just imagine losing your home and business, all in a week. To make things worse, within days your partner is told he’s terminally ill and you’re virtually penniless. That is the start of The Salt Path, a fascinating journey of two ‘novice’ backpackers on the South West long distance footpath. Continue reading “Review – The Salt Path, Raynor Winn”