I've known that I've had arthritis in my knees for a long time, about thirty years. This year, my knees finally caught up with me and I've already had one total knee replacement and am due to have the next one in a few days time. In the past few months, I've met so many people who have had knee replacements that it's very clear that this is quite a common thing. However, I … [Read more...] about On my knees
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Cut to the heart
"Cut to the heart" might sound like a dramatic title but all will become clear. I recently underwent a "catheter ablation" operation in an attempt to bring a heart rhythm issue under control and the reason for this article to detail my experiences with this operation, in case it can be of benefit for anyone else with a similar problem. Irregular heart rhythm About nine … [Read more...] about Cut to the heart
Lockdown and Private Jets
We live near Biggin Hill airport in the South-East of England and something that surprised and saddened me was that as lockdowns over the last 18 months got deeper and longer, the number of private jets flying in and out of Biggin Hill increased, as did the size of the private jets. I found myself standing in our garden regularly wondering to myself, "Aren't we in a lockdown?" … [Read more...] about Lockdown and Private Jets
Election Fraud? – a different point of view
I'm always a bit wary about discussing political issues on my blogs, because they often expose strong feelings of both sides of the arguments, but I feel I need to express my thoughts on the election fraud issue that is rife at the moment. I don't hear anybody else talking about this issue in the way I see it, so I'm going to explain my views below. Firstly, I'd like to … [Read more...] about Election Fraud? – a different point of view
In Your Face
Recently, I've read a good book called "In Your Face". Most of the books I've been reading lately are based on spirituality, pottery or gardening, but this book documents the amazing encounter of a brave woman with the spectre of cancer. The story is raw, real and authentic while also being humorous, enjoyable and entertaining. I didn't want to put it down. … [Read more...] about In Your Face