Monthly Archives: May 2015

Doctors and Honesty

I went to the doctors last week about my tinnitus.  He shrugged muttered about not much can do, poke some viewy thing in my ear etc.  I was honest with him about my exact symptoms.  Now that sounds dumb but … Continue reading

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Exam

Last night was mock exam for our course.  We all rolled up just before 6pm and gathered in the anti-room next to where the exam would be.  Much nervous laughter etc.  This was only the “mock” so we can get … Continue reading

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Small World

I was contacted the other day by someone who has commented on my blogs in the past.  They sent an email having read my post about the Rochester Sweeps Festival – over on the other blog.  They said something along … Continue reading

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John

With a sad and heavy heart I’m here today again to write my little eulogy to a passed friend.  John died last night after battling cancer for a while.  He lost.  He had about 8 years ago beaten alcoholism and … Continue reading

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11 Years

Somehow I find myself enjoying another sober anniversary, or AA birthday as some in AA call it.  Yes folks 11 years ago today I took my last alcoholic drink – or should I say latest since I can’t guarantee to … Continue reading

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Let them eat cake

Yesterday evening as I was leaving work I looked on Facebook – there was this terrific photo of a cake my daughter had made.  Terrific!!! Then I read the comments.  This week is SATs tests week at the school my … Continue reading

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Ringing in the ears

I had a rubbish weekend healthwise.  I’ve been having issues with tinnitus over the last few weeks.  I think this is related to my migraine/vertigo issues.  I think that possibly it is a migraine aura just one that is auditory … Continue reading

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#findmike

I watched a terrific programme last night The Stranger on The Bridge This programme told the story of how in January 2014 Jonny Benjamin set out to find the man who 6 years before had talked him out of committing … Continue reading

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