Monthly Archives: February 2012

Homecoming

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

It’s always so very wonderful to travel back to my home town to visit my son, my mother and my sister. I look forward to it every time, as we always use the same amazing guest house, we always get … Continue reading →

Posted in Adapting, Anxiety, Autism, Disability, Doctor Who, Epilepsy, Family, Home, Love | 5 Comments

An Unearthly Child?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

When I was a child people hadn’t really heard about Autism. Many doctors were trying to cover the condition up as a myth, and many social workers would misinterpret Autism as parental neglect. It’s a sad fact that many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adapting, Autism, Epilepsy, Health, Neurological, Positivity, Self-worth | 9 Comments

Wish Fulfillment Dreams

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

I often enjoy my dreams; my brain is rich with images and ideas while I’m sleeping. In my dreams I can swim like a dolphin; I can dance, light as a feather, to any rhythm. In my dreams I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adapting, Attitudes, Disability, Disabled Gardening, Dreams, Epilepsy, Food, Health, Illness, Positivity, Refusing To Be Beaten, Reminiscense | 5 Comments

Cottleston Pie, And Other Stories

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

“Cottleston Cottleston Cottleston Pie, a fly can’t bird but a bird can fly. Ask me a riddle and I’ll reply. Cottleston Cottleston Cottleston Pie.” When I was a very little girl my dear Nan presented me with The Pooh Cook … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Accomplishments, Art, Autism, Cookery, Cooking, Cross-stitch, Disabled Gardening, Family, Food, Home Crafts, Homemaking | 12 Comments

On Hearts And Flowers Day

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Here at Tribble Towers, the world doesn’t stop because it’s 14th February. Washing up still gets done, emails still need to be answered, the washing machine still spins and the boys next door still lose their footballs over our fence … Continue reading →

Posted in Adapting, Adventures In Preserves, Attitudes, Consumerism, Home Crafts, Joy, Life Plans, Love, Valentines Day | 6 Comments

Twitter, And Some Tasty Treats!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

You can now find a button on my page to follow me on Twitter. I hear that this bumps up the readership of many bloggers, and I would like to both expand my audience and find new blogs to follow. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Accomplishments, Adapting, Adventures In Preserves, Art, Creativity, Cross-stitch, Disability, Food, Geekiness, Home Crafts, Homemaking, Kitchen Witchy | 4 Comments

Never Say Goodbye

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

This particular song by Bon Jovi has been a favourite of mine for many years now. When I listen to it, I cast my mind back to my mid to late teens and I remember my friends, the music that … Continue reading →

Posted in Memories, Never Say Goodbye, Teenaged Years | 8 Comments

Frugal February

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

This idea came to my attention via Minibreak Mummy‘s blog, and it seemed like something I could try to achieve. Frugal February is about cutting back on everything you possibly can. When you are disabled and your partner is your … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Economy, Frugal Feb, Money, Spending Habits | 6 Comments

Tea And Sunshine

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

Not long ago, a fellow blogger on a different site described my daily dose of inane, insane ramblings, insights and observations as “Tea and sunshine” – stating that reading my less-than-deep meanderings always made him smile, and implying that my … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adapting, Attitudes, Cross-stitch, Disability, Disabled Gardening, Epilepsy, Food, Health, Joy, Memories, Positivity, Tea And Sunshine | 17 Comments

A Gardener’s Planning Year

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

It may not be growing season just yet, but it is certainly time to begin planning anything new in the borders that will work around existing plants. This year I have decided to mix vegetables in with my flowers, as … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Adventures In Preserves, Creativity, Disabled Gardening, Epilepsy, Family, Food, Friends, Growing Gifts, Health, Home Crafts, Homemaking, Kitchen Witchy, Nature | 3 Comments