"The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and get up eight times" Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist When Dr Simon Nightingale, the now retired neurologist at Shrewsbury Hospital told me on that sultry July day in 2009 that the results of the MRI scan had confirmed that I had multiple sclerosis my first … Continue reading Multiple Sclerosis
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Brothers
“To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other’s hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time.” Clara Ortega When my brother Russell was … Continue reading Brothers
1960
"Some girls are just born with glitter in their veins" Paris Hilton Apparently, it was mild and sunny on February 27th 1960. I am a dreamy and sensitive Piscean as described in the western zodiac and according to the Chinese calendar I am a quick-witted, resourceful and stubborn rat. I don’t quite fancy the inclusion … Continue reading 1960
And so it begins…
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style’ (Maya Angelou, Letter to my daughter) I am going to pinch this quote as my vision statement. This blog will be me sharing my thoughts and ramblings with … Continue reading And so it begins…