I had slept for most of the flight…waking to eat a warm vegetable pastry and sip a carton of mango juice. My neck felt stiff and I thought how wonderful it would be to have a steaming hot shower. The little aeroplane symbol was flashing just above Kent. I glanced out of the window…fields of […]
To help me preserve my emotional health while my physical health is failing, Ben asked me to spend time… …thinking about all of the things that make me smile, make me happy. He recommended trying to think of things I can enjoy now, even though I am ill, but also things that have added meaning […]
I have a lot of “stuff” that I need to let go of at some point. But sorting through my personal things is a little overwhelming. Thank goodness for the incredible Noo.
Ben is away walking up hills with some friends this weekend. I am glad for him. We have had to cancel some of our plans for weekends away because of my health, so I am very pleased Ben can see parts of the UK that I really wanted him to enjoy while we were here. […]
In explaining what we have between us it sometimes gets very confusing. But this is why need to stop worrying about the mundane and trying to conform to a mold that others would define for us…we end up with this crazy situation where every conversation is two truths and a lie. “So, how do you […]
I know that sounds cold and insensitive Before I wrote it I was pensitive* But from here I’ll find a way to express All that I’ve felt I needed to repress Just… Come out with me In the middle of the night Please… Walk next to me Put your arm around me tight Breathe… Lips […]
Love comes in all shapes and sizes. Today I want to talk about my most loyal supporter and beloved friend. In fact there is nobody else in my life who has been so constant and caring. Even the best of friends can have a little difference of opinion at times. I have been struggling a […]
There are days when the cold of this world takes away your smile. I know that. You know that. Having a friend who is there with warmth and hugs and love and sweetness means so much during those cold hard times. I write on my canvas about love – about lovers. I have not had […]
Only the word “just” and the word “friends” are not compatible. A true friend is honest, and does not pretend. A true friend is noble and unselfish. A true friend cares about someone’s entire wellbeing and their conscience. IN A COLD WORLD, TRUE FRIENDS ARE A TREASURE True friends accept that we all have good […]
Were there ever before two people so desperately in need of a break? An escape? A relief from the stresses and demands of the world at large? Sometimes there are no words. Sometimes words complicate it all. Just be. Just breathe. Just take it one step at a time. We’ve come so far. Look back […]
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