The biggest story is that Kym and I planned and carried through our own wedding. May 1st at High Town Methodist Church. A wonderful day - thanks to all who came and celebrated.
It's already almost the end of the ninth month of this year of 2016. Any news is not "news" any more. What have I been up to? Well let's start with the others first.
My son is developing his yoga-life and has set up a website. One of my daughters has changed her employer and gained much fitness and run half-marathons etc has started a blog - probably more content than this one!
My other daughter has been over in Bali - celebrating friends' wedding: in the midst of University studies and employment.. She has been very helpful in guiding me in alternative therapies for my various health and well-being matters. I'll send her the cleaning bills to get rid of the turmeric stains!!
That is a brief; rather disrespectfully so, account of other peoples' lives.
I've constructed a responsive website. Well in truth It's taken me most of this year: the content reflects that.slow progress! I've done two - yes two Garageband courses with Udemy. I've almost completed an intermediate Logic ProX course with the same providers .We've had most of our windows replaced with some lovely ones from Barry Bolton Windows. We had a loft ladder installed and when I get my energy and strength back (or hire a couple of workers) will get the loft cleared and additionally insulated and will be able to use the space for creative activities - there's a rumour about a model railway!
It's over a year since the above photo was taken - 15th September ; I believe. although my memory is broken. But mid-October will mark an anniversary of Remission. Hematologically there is little sign of CLL -
Before I go any longer and just in case you don't read beyond the first few paragraphs I want to share a video with you (no ukulele!) It relates specifically to fatigue in people with cancer but crosses the boundaries of any significant disease or injury e.g. stroke, traumatic brain injury etc It is found here on Youtube.
This little video is helping me put into perspective some of my experiences during the last year or so.
How do I deal with my own fatigue which can be, on most days, pretty debilitating.?
Reasonable diet with plenty of fresh food. I'm trying to be more plant rather than animal based. Drink plenty of water, exercise pretty much every day and be regular on the loo - number twos that is (more about that later) By the way the secret is Fibogel. More to come on this, and other, matters
We were very pleased to attend a Graham Parker gig on our doorstep - well Harpenden - but it's only five miles. What a truly great evening. The Graham Parker Duo - featuring the wonderful Brinsley Schwarz.at Harpenden Halls. A pretty full houll house enjoyed music from the whole forty years of his career plus a track from Brinsley's new album. They were on top form and vocals and guitars were passionate, melodic, driven and full of soul. Stephen Wilson Jnr was a great opening act and a very decent bloke
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| Introducing . . . . H, Graham Parker and Diarmuid |
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| Diarmuid, Brinsley Schwarz and H celebrating a spike in the sales of Brinsley's new album "Unexpected" - great it is too. |
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| Sarah discovers the real composer of "Socks & Sandals" |
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| Lookin' good before the gig. |
Thanks for reading and having patience for waiting for the latest update.
Roger & Kym
