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Mary tells me her latest trip to the shops had an added twist. Christmas goods where the disinfectant used to
Author: Mike Nevin
I decided to write about the funny side of being cared for. I am a full time wheelchair user with daily carers. It's my experiences with my carers that inspired this blog.
Over The Top
“I live, only to make you happy.” OK, so maybe that is a slight exaggeration but the latest customer service
Going Up In The World
“It needs to be 120cm from the mattress,” a pause, “oh, it’s not.” Listening to the OT saying this under
Patience of a Saint
I have often wondered at the patience of my Alexa devices. I sometimes wonder when someone gives Alexa several timer
Avatar
If you have seen the movie Avatar, you will know it’s about a man in a wheelchair. I only said
Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry
Have you noticed that script writers have thrown away an old book? No, I haven’t discovered it and started to
Latest News
You may not have heard but Amazon are about to release a British update for Alexa. It will have lots
As Easy As…
I am sure you are all beside yourselves with excitement over Windows 11? Now don’t be silly and ask what
Cinder
Have you noticed that some people love to clean; I won’t say obsessed by it. They just seem to love
Stranger Than Truth
We have been watching Vera, the ITV detective series, not some random lady down the road. It’s amazing how fast
Incey, Wincey, Spider
I woke this morning to a rather fast visitor. Not a welcome one at that. I was reading on my
Ship Ahoy
I feel like a captain on the bridge of his ship. Yes, that’s right, illusions of grandeur. Yesterday, for the
It’s All Downhill From Here
In case you are thinking I’m becoming maudlin, don’t worry. I had a dream, now it sounds like I’m about
Sorry
Some people think us Brits are far too apologetic. I’m sorry, but that’s just not true. I hardly ever apologise.
Blondes Have More Fun
I don’t know if it’s true that blondes have more fun, not being one myself. I have a fair bit
When Did I Become Old?
We had Mary’s niece and children visit yesterday. Two wonderful lads, 8 and 5 years old. As I watched them
Saving The Best ‘Till Last
I realised the other day, why I was always picked last in sports at school. Yes, it’s that recent I
Changeable Weather
The other day I was struck at how changeable British weather is. I know, I am a genius and should
Crash, Bang, Wallop
I’m sure you’ve all seen ‘Half a sixpence’ and if you haven’t, will now be rushing off to look it
I Married A Good’Un
I have had many times to consider that I married a good’un. What a lucky guy I am. I remember
Shall We Get Dressed Now? 