Sunday, January 25, 2009

Catch up


Snap shot of my back garden from the lounge window. Overlooking the herb bed. In the background a trampoline and bird table. To the right a wooden deck with a BBQ just in the picture.

I am thinking about having a webcam set up to do streaming of video of this view. It will indicate the weather and state of the garden with each season.

I am alone this weekend. I have been doing a research report. I keep losing concentration and idle away the time. Its frustrating. I blame the posture in the chair, it takes so much effort to sit and work that I need to frequently stretch my back by trying to arch my back. When I do I sometimes cough, which shifts my position, and I have to start again. Now, where was I...?

This week I hope to meet with representatives of Northamptonshire University regarding doing post graduate research. I was thinking of doing some research into improving the quality of care and the performance of health and social care assistants. I believe that we could improve care greatly by developing the professionalism and career prospects of this uniquely equipped group of people.

Open Roads charity will be a new force in the world. We aren't going to improve life for people in all areas of and all abilities if we see them as set apart from others and therefore requiring a sympathetic nod as we go on with our day. I don't want sympathy. I don't want charity. I need help occasionally and I want real friendship. I have value to add. I see the world differently and I can help others to do the same. We will be launching the charity on the 7th April 2009 any body able to help with organising the event please contact me.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Irma la Douce

On Friday night I invited some friends for a snack and a very special movie. The 1963 version of "Irma la Douce" starring Shirley MacLlaine and Jack Lemmon. An academy award winner and recipient of many awards, the movie is a heartwarming comedy tale of a fresh idealistic policeman Nestor Pitou, who falls in love with a demure yet very alluring prostitute called Irma. It's a sweet story love, jealousy and life that is sure to make you smile.
Yesterday my 3 children came over and they were very tired so after a light snack and a movie we all went to bed.

At Christmas they took some pictures in B/W for framing. So I thought you may appreciate seeing how they have grown.
Anyway after many interruptions during this writing I have decided to "give in" and go for coffee.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

I wasn't planning to write today but I have a few minutes before I need to go out to see a friend for his 50 th. Yes, my friend is 50 and I am only a few years behind. Time may pass us by but we enjoy what life has to offer.

I have regrets ,who doesn't but I realise that I only have the future. One can't get stuck in the "perfect past" because you will lose today. So hard to do and so important to remember as I get older.

Life may not be easy but I'll be dammed if I let it get boring by giving in to laziness.