I’m not sure if my writings are read by many, I don’t take too much interest looking at statistics and coverage, the most popular day or time this blog is looked at. I’m not writing to attract numbers, but rather, I’m writing to share a story. A journey that may be of interest, it mayContinue reading “Something to say? …”
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Christmas is coming …
… and our planning and preparation is in full swing. Those with autism can have a difficult time enjoying the excitement of Christmas festivities. Our son is no different. The basis of this discomfort is the need for routine. Surprises such as gifts challenge the principles of routine and can build a sense of fearContinue reading “Christmas is coming …”
A life, in a day …
Never more so has the thought of a whole life being experienced in the period of a day.g As our son experiences seizure after seizure each day, and sadly every day, his thoughts and memories are wiped away and replaced with confusion and pain. It is said that a person who has epilepsy also needsContinue reading “A life, in a day …”
Gardeners Journal notes …
Notes! Endless notes. November brings leaf fall and rain fall and more jobs seem to get added to the to-do list than crossed off. I’m sure you know how it is when you do get out into the garden. Today there was a break in the weather, the sun even shined and for a whileContinue reading “Gardeners Journal notes …”
A week in the life …
Those who have followed our story will understand the challenges our son faces. A theme I use is ‘a day in the life‘ to write about how he deals with such challenges. As his condition means that each day is like stating again for him and all memories need to be rebuilt from scratch, IContinue reading “A week in the life …”
A splash of colour …
… anywhere in the garden is such a welcome sight right now. All my bravado through the spring and summer over the amount of colour we have, comes crashing down when autumn arrives as flower after flower begins to fade and die. So few remain. But they are there and the geranium Rozanne, planted earlierContinue reading “A splash of colour …”
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