Moving through life's seasons
Today I had my second ride in 2019 – looking ahead. I think I’d better explain the title before I ramble on too far. When I run and, to a certain extent cycle, I often get some really good ideas. So one of the effects of exercise is to get my brain working a little more. Continue reading “Second ride in 2019 – looking ahead”
Today I had an almost magical bike ride with Becky, my eldest daughter. This was the first proper bike ride in 8 months! A couple of days ago I had a slightly shorter trial ride and this was absolutely fine, thereby spurring me on for today’s ride. Continue reading “First proper bike ride in 8 months”
In thinking ahead to my review 2018, there’s no denying it has been an extraordinary year with many unexpected events and blessings. It is probably easier to break it down month by month and needless to say I’m already looking forward to whatever unfolds in 2019! Continue reading “My review of 2018”
Having Becky and Hannah back home now is very special. I might have mentioned how next year will be different with Becky gettting married and so this will be the last Christmas with just the four of us. I’m fine with that, it is a joy to see our daughters grow up and take steps into their own lives. Here’s a little more of what has been going on….. Continue reading “It’s Christmas Eve!”
Thankfully everything’s falling into place for Christmas. The Christmas tree is up in the sitting room and odd bits of tinsel through the house. Everyday the postman brings a few more Christmas cards which we open eagerly looking for newsy news from our friends and far flung relations. Our two girls are now home, almost. Continue reading “Everything’s falling into place for Christmas”
Yesterday I had my appointment with the NHS dietician, who actually turned out to be very good. Certainly better than the picture portrayed by the maverick kidney consultant, mentioned in a previous post. I met the dainty dietician at a health centre in Luton and this is roughly how it went…. Continue reading “The dainty dietician”
Never let it be said I’m extravagant or careless with money. Having said that I do sometimes have a tendency to throw money at problems. And then there is the 65p watch repair…. Continue reading “The 65p watch repair”