Well I have provisionally arranged a meeting place with my son’s wife to exchange presents before Christmas. I worry about the chaos on the roads as there is a short time window for travel so plan to do before. I prefer not to travel far over Christmas anyway. As I have probably said – my main issue is with the constant bickering from various…[Read more]
I hope you feel better soon Kitty. I am clutching at straws here but have you tried meditation or yoga? I have never tried yoga but from time to time meditation has helped me. They relax the body and helps it to become less stressed.
Yes, I would agree about social workers, at least to some extent. An underlying problem is that they are on very tight budgets, at least here. There is constant pressure from above to cut costs and fit more in. Some of the older hands tend to think more and refuse to diminish care as far as they can but new starters are pushed before they settle…[Read more]
I am just drinking my caffeterie of coffee in my mid morning break before I get ready to go out to mum’s Kitty.
On Saturdays I get busy early with cleaning my car and sorting out any things needed in the garden. It’s rather dull and damp here this morning so I am not really enthused to do too much lol. Cleaning the house is during the…[Read more]
Im hearing a lot of moaning both here in NL and from people in the UK about how lockdown /covid is ruining their Christmas. They moan that its awful to be alone, awful not to be able to go out, see friends, visit family ,enjoy the festivities.
But .. For so many people this is their life every day, every week, every Christmas. They sit alone…[Read more]
Cooking now is so brilliant so many spices and herbs that were once unknown are common and we can enjoy them in day to day meals.
Today Ive been walking paid all my bills and put on laundry for the old man I help out. I dont do his washing all the time but at the moment he has a gout attack in his hands and…[Read more]
I think Vikky’s decision not to try or even to ask to stay are your house is a very positive move on her part. It shows that she can be thoughtful and put others first.
Sadly social workers often come from more privaliged backgrounds. I have a friend who works with teens/young adults he grew up on a council estate and his parents both worked full…[Read more]
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SpinningJen replied to the topic anyone getting ready for christmas? in the forum General Chat 1 day, 11 hours ago
Well I have provisionally arranged a meeting place with my son’s wife to exchange presents before Christmas. I worry about the chaos on the roads as there is a short time window for travel so plan to do before. I prefer not to travel far over Christmas anyway. As I have probably said – my main issue is with the constant bickering from various…[Read more]
SpinningJen replied to the topic Feeling ill in the forum Health & Diet 1 day, 11 hours ago
I hope you feel better soon Kitty. I am clutching at straws here but have you tried meditation or yoga? I have never tried yoga but from time to time meditation has helped me. They relax the body and helps it to become less stressed.
SpinningJen replied to the topic Vicky: Her Tradgedy in the forum Love & Relationships 1 day, 11 hours ago
Yes, I would agree about social workers, at least to some extent. An underlying problem is that they are on very tight budgets, at least here. There is constant pressure from above to cut costs and fit more in. Some of the older hands tend to think more and refuse to diminish care as far as they can but new starters are pushed before they settle…[Read more]
SpinningJen replied to the topic How Is Your November Morning Going? in the forum General Chat 1 day, 12 hours ago
I am just drinking my caffeterie of coffee in my mid morning break before I get ready to go out to mum’s Kitty.
On Saturdays I get busy early with cleaning my car and sorting out any things needed in the garden. It’s rather dull and damp here this morning so I am not really enthused to do too much lol. Cleaning the house is during the…[Read more]
cassandra replied to the topic anyone getting ready for christmas? in the forum General Chat 1 day, 13 hours ago
Im hearing a lot of moaning both here in NL and from people in the UK about how lockdown /covid is ruining their Christmas. They moan that its awful to be alone, awful not to be able to go out, see friends, visit family ,enjoy the festivities.
But .. For so many people this is their life every day, every week, every Christmas. They sit alone…[Read more]
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cassandra replied to the topic How Is Your November Morning Going? in the forum General Chat 2 days, 12 hours ago
What is life without a little spice…
Cooking now is so brilliant so many spices and herbs that were once unknown are common and we can enjoy them in day to day meals.
Today Ive been walking paid all my bills and put on laundry for the old man I help out. I dont do his washing all the time but at the moment he has a gout attack in his hands and…[Read more]
cassandra replied to the topic Vicky: Her Tradgedy in the forum Love & Relationships 2 days, 13 hours ago
I think Vikky’s decision not to try or even to ask to stay are your house is a very positive move on her part. It shows that she can be thoughtful and put others first.
Sadly social workers often come from more privaliged backgrounds. I have a friend who works with teens/young adults he grew up on a council estate and his parents both worked full…[Read more]
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