Acceptance does not mean resignation …
I’m not hugely fond of reminders on positivity, positive thinking, catchy little slogans to live your – very hard chronically ill – life to but this…
Managing Change in the NHS
As someone with a long-term chronic condition, I am a regular user of NHS services. Luckily for me, over time, my needs have become, generally, less…
Petrus
I had a brilliant evening with foodie friends at Petrus, in Knightsbridge, last week. It was one of those evenings where, anticipating problems, there were none.…
Clive James reads …
A touchingly personal reading by Clive James of Keith Douglas’ poem: Canoe I imagine it is almost impossible for those of us with illnesses not to…
Good wheelchair access … ?
It’s been bugging me for a while and, today, it happened again so, I’ve just got to say that if: a. me and my wheelchair have…
This year, I want to live …
I read, recently, of the death, at a tragically young age, of Spectator columnist, Clarissa Tan: Remembering Clarissa Tan, 1972-2014 and was, in particular, moved by…
Brasserie Chavot
Foodie friends had been raving to me about going along to Brasserie Chavot for some time … the clinching argument being that it had great access.…
Love For Life: Make Peace
My eye was caught by the beautiful photograph above – which I have borrowed to direct you to the website – and I loved all of…
Stiletto Wheels 