Just two boys lost in their own world of a day at the Beach. Life is good and probably at it's best when so simple without confusion and unnecessary noise. Living in the moment is learnt from our children,

What is it like having a Live in Carer? So many people have asked me. For me it is the best decision I ever made. My wonderful live in Carer has provided my life with new possibilities, increased freedom

Darlings,Each Day We Say Goodbye to One of Our Best as the ‘Great Generation’ loses another member.  We may not realise until it is too late just how great this generation was and is.  Look at

I knew this day would come, I knew it had to come, I never wanted it to come, I have dreaded it getting here. Don’t worry we are ‘Downsizing, It’s Time to Leave’,  I know we have talked this through

Dad, You are My Hero, I watched you yesterday struggle to get down the stairs and my heart wanted to break.  I looked into your beautiful blue eyes and they seem to be fading, am I losing you?

Greetings and Farewells among the ladies of the aristocratic persuasion are indeed a dance.  They are not simple.  There is the preparation before someone arrives, the reminding her Ladyship

Life is Forever an Adventure. Here I am heading back to the Uk after a 4-week break over Christmas in SA.  I decided to take this next job as a favour to a friend who needs a break.  The job

This might shock you but I like sex- Yes Even at 80!!!  just because I am old does not mean I stopped functioning below the waist. You might not want to read this bit, but you should.  I am hoping

Mays' Funeral Parlour Only a 1 Star Rating! is the message I get from Son no 1. I am two days into this job and things just got seriously weird.  I am somewhere in the Cotswolds, it’s quite beautiful

Mum, there is so much I want to say to you, but don’t know where to start. I need you to know I love you and always will. I want you to feel proud of me. I am trying to understand your journey, it’s the

Great excitement A Not Quite Invitation for Lunch… Preparation ramps up for the Family Day The whole family will be there.  Granny immediately goes into overdrive and plans to make a cake, perhaps

Aristocrats Do Not Have Dementia Is there anything You Don’t Understand? Yes its a strange phenomenon, but Aristocrats have entirely different brains and never suffer with dementia. No it’s not possible

As far as I know, there is no Manual on ‘Being Old’, there’s plenty written about ‘Getting Old’ and the content vastly depends on the age of the writer at the time. Being Old is something else entirely.

Yes that’s right kids, some 'Parents go Rogue' and I might if I feel like it.   You have been warned.   Just because I am in my eighties does not mean I have lost my sense of humour

My Years and Mirror Say I am Old…. My Mind Says I am Young…I don’t know if this has happened to you yet my darling, but one day you will look in the mirror and see me.  You will be shocked and it

Hello Everyone, A good friend told me about this community and am so glad.  At the moment I am a totally confused newbie!! but am hoping at some point it will all make sense!! Initially I was looking