The longest day of the year. Usually celebrated on 21st June, but different cultures will celebrate this event anytime between 21st and 24th June. In truth, the length of the day is no longer than any other day. 24 hours. That is all we are allotted and within those 24 hours, we must ensure ourContinue reading “Midsummers Day …”
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Dear diary …
Did somebody suggest climate change and global warming is impacting on gardeners and gardening? It appears that our traditional ‘April Showers’ are now falling in May. Rain that also feels like it never ends. Our weather forecasters tell us it is dry, or it is cloudy. They even tell us the sun is shining, andContinue reading “Dear diary …”
May …
Blossom on the trees is disappearing again now. The deep pink of the Collingwood Ingram ornamental cherry all blown away and replaced with stunning foliage was first, then the Tai-Haku white cherry has also left the branches, the crab apple, Malus Evereste is hanging on, but only just. The year to date has revealed manyContinue reading “May …”
Into the sunlight …
Winter. It can be a long, dark season. Health challenges can be the same. We spend long months dealing with the challenging consequences of serious illness. Many times giving into despair, wondering what the future will hold. Even, will there be a future. And yet, as surely as winter eventually gives way to spring, theContinue reading “Into the sunlight …”
A hand to hold …
Over the years, I have come to understand that when a person is born with autism, they view the world as God intended. Colours, sound, movement and the interaction with life. It is classed it as neurodiversity, which is a convenient label for those who do not see the world as those who are neurotypical.Continue reading “A hand to hold …”
Torment …
Epilepsy. The day our son was born, he convulsed continually. Virtually every day since, he has suffered from seizures that medication can not ease. From the day he was born we have been told repeatedly that he will not survive. Initially, beyond that first night, and then on several occasions since as his health hasContinue reading “Torment …”
Already! …
The thud of mail landing on the doormat signal another late delivery. 4:15pm! long gone are the days when mail would arrive early in the morning, often before I left to work (when I was working) and another second delivery around lunchtime. No, today at best, we can expect only one delivery and due toContinue reading “Already! …”
Through the window …
I think back to my own childhood and the children’s program, ‘Playschool’. In that program a look through a window revealed a world of awareness and education. “Today, we will look through the …. square window” the presenters would say. It could have been square, round or arched window, and as children, we would tryContinue reading “Through the window …”
Regrets …
How was it sung? Oh yes, “Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again, too few to mention. I did what I had to do, and saw it through without exemption. I planned each chartered course, each careful step along the byway, but more, much more than this …. I did it my way!” ItContinue reading “Regrets …”
The April Showers …
Throughout March, and into April, we have recognised and shared awareness – together, hopefully, with some acceptance = of the conditions of Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy and Autism. Each one, we have first hand experience of and what it takes to support somebody with a complex mix of these and other disabilities. Through supporting our son, weContinue reading “The April Showers …”
The Resilient Gardener ... 