I love an itinerary. For several years I made a printed “Christmas calendar” for me and my husband to make … More
Tag: chronic illness
Be prepared! Some tips to make travel with chronic illness less stressful
We discovered last year the wonder of going on a February half-term mini break – something to look forward to … More
Choosing to lose the pressure to ‘be productive’
On Tuesday I rather ‘overdid it’ with a Pilates class (still loving it!), lots of walking and a shopping trip. … More
Chronic illness – the ultimate lesson in patience
At my GP surgery the other day, I overheard a mother talking to her young son, who must have been … More
One giant leap for me – overcoming barriers to exercise
I went to a Pilates class this morning. Not a big deal for most people, but for me it was … More
How should I respond when medics make mistakes?
I’ll just start off by saying how much I value and support the UK’s National Health Service. Although it is … More
New year, old fear?
I have to admit, I always find New Year celebrations a bit unsettling. After the comfortable familiarity of Christmas, New … More
Please can I have some time off?
Small and I had a lengthy chat this week about why people need time off from their jobs. He has … More
The sad demise of nap time
My amazing two-year old (Tiny) dropped her nap this summer. This is great – it makes days out easier, we … More