Unless a patient has a lot that they want to talk about, which is not normally the case, visits are mostly only perhaps 15 minutes or so in length – not very long to get to know something about a person. But in that short time it is important to connect with each other if...
The flower beds on each side of the path which leads to the main church entrance are being rejuvenated. We are aware that the Peace roses in the beds were planted after the Second World War, but they now need replacing. We will be purchasing the new rose bush produced by Harkness Roses to commemorate...
In 1990, I ruptured a disc in my back lifting a heavy object. The back pain I suffered at the time was intense, so much so that after GP referrals, I sought private help. The recommendation was a spinal operation the chances of success being only 50/50. I did not go ahead but instead resorted...
Our granddaughter came to stay and one day the whole house was turned into a school with the garden becoming the playground. (“We are sure”, we said,” that whistles are ONLY blown in the playground”). Various rooms became classrooms. Poor class 10 only had the understairs toilet. “Bit of a squash”, observed big brother. The...
Some household tips from 1933 Needles will not rust if kept in a piece of flannel that has been soaked in paraffin and allowed to dry. They can be kept for several years in a very damp climate, unspoiled, in a workbox not airtight! Renovating Deck Chairs — Get double the length of striped canvas,...