We all want some joy and peace in life I’m sure? but when anxiety knocks it can demolish your joy and peace and send it packing! The source of most anxiety is triggered by fear or worry or a weight or burden that seems to enormous to carry. Your heart can weigh you down and…
Fruity trees
Fruity trees Elderberries sway abundantly with fruitful fayre Summer jewelled polished baubles, Ruby black-like on a Christmas tree. Plenteous provision,bursting aboundingly, With scrumptious,sweet fruity nectar. Swaying in the wind – Boughs laden with plenty Squeeze, squish,squash Dash,drink,swallow ! Elderberry, overlooked, forgotten, ignored….. Not anymore! Now you’re everywhere Infused, cocktailed, mixers How we love you elderberry…
My glaucoma story ( written for the American Glaucoma association)
Suffering is only worthwhile if it benefits someone else MDL My glaucoma story Aged forty in the U.K. And having a close relative with glaucoma we are expected to have annual sight tests. My late Father who was Polish and of whom we knew nothing about his family medical history had OAG and wet and…
Craft beer and vapes……culturologists musings
Culturologist thoughts… As I travel around London via public transport or driving a car or cycling I’m amused and bemused at the culture we’ve developed which exist differently within the M25 compared to the rest of the UK! In London cyclists rule the roads – not buses or cars or vans but bikes,mainly ridden by…
Empty nesters
Where did they go ? The minutes, hours & days. Where did they go the patter of tiny feet? Giggly – giggles turn to Screams of laughter! Listening for the … Tunes, hairdryers, tears Snores, snacks and phone calls. Waiting for the hugs and ‘what’s for dinner’? Empty – nesters Yesterday’s memories Where did they…
Hedgerow splendour
Cowslips stretch out to greet, Foxgloves dance in magenta vividness. Hedgerows alive Hockney-style Pop – out at every bend. Stretch on stretch of wayside bliss Designed by a genius creator Pink surprises bob up and down Along the country way. Encapsulated by the delight of rural array. How many miles? I wonder did you create…
When life is out of balance what can we do?
Balance Tips, advice and a real story. Balance! What does that mean ? Is it always good and what is the opposite? imbalance unstable ? Just as a boat needs ballast to weigh down its hull and enable it to sit in the water in a balanced position we too need to find our stabiliser,…
Resilience…The key to life….?
On a warm sunny morning after taking a little dip in London Fields lido ( heated and open all year round)! I strolled around Broadway market perusing the vegan street food stalls,taking in the aromas and feasting on the vibrant colours and fresh produce. I ventured down to Hackney central and popped in, as I…
You are not a broken computer !
Spring steps Almost- we’re almost there ……Spring the long awaited change of season… clear skies, fresh pure light, crisp air ….. new life ! How’s your winter been going are you ready to shed the season and move into a new one ? I certainly am! Snow, freezing temperatures, flu viruses,short days let’s hope they…
Ch..ch.changes everywhere
David Bowie sang about changes way back … As my daughter Naomi says often if you snooze you loose… In a fast paced world there are so many changes and if you don’t keep up you will be left behind! As I journey around various areas of London and central London I can see so…
Pearls for the journey 