October 2010
23 posts
Opium Den: Cnut - Ruler of the waves →
rorschachx:
Long ago, England was ruled by a king named Cnut. Like many leaders and men of power, Cnut was surrounded by people who were always praising him. Every time he walked into a room, the flattery began.
“You are the greatest man that ever lived,” one would say.
“O king, there can never be another…
For everyone who gets the story backwards.
School holidays past and present. →
Last night I was thinking about this week, about 12 being home and hoping she would behave reasonably well.
When the other kids were little, before 12 arrived, I used to love the school holidays,…
A free half-hour in half-term week. →
Autumn gold. © L McG-E. All rights reserved.
Half-term has arrived. Surely the kids only went back to school last week but apparently it’s, “take a break”, time again. I’m not…
When there’s no respite there is still pizza. Or,... →
Blue Autumn Skies © L McG-E. All rights reserved.
Thanks to a bad cold 12 isn’t at respite today. When she isn’t snotting she’s rubbing it in whatever comes to hand, really, it’s…
Thinking about diagnoses, or, it’s as well not to... →
Dappled light on black elder. © L McG-E
I’ve been thinking lately about 12′s diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The first time it was mentioned by a medical person as a…
Friday, Friday – but I’ve got work tomorrow. →
It takes allsorts. (I’m not sorry.) © L McG-E
Hub is on another one of his marathon round trips today, three hours each way for one meeting. What joy. He then has to come home,…
I was asked my opinion – and paid for it. →
Last Friday I had a call from one of our practice Sisters, would I have a chat with someone they knew about looking after a child with epilepsy and medication. Well why not. A few minutes after…
I’m not sure if I should admit this but I think... →
Three perfume bottles, sitting on the couch. © L McG-E
12 has a thing about things. It’s her Autism I suppose. Everyday there’s something she just has to have, or rather, some…
Sunny doesn’t necessarily mean warm, you know. →
Sunset 17-10-2010 © L McG-E
It has been the most beautiful day. We did what we usually do, down to the in-laws for lunch and then home. Today as I looked at the beautiful clear sky…
And the sky it is grey and the water is green. →
Bridge © L McG-E
OK, those are the actual lyrics, but you’ll see what I mean.
You may remember on Wednesday I made myself head out for a walk. Yesterday I stayed put, despite it being…
You might find this hard to believe, but I hate... →
Seed head © L McG-E
I know, it’s a shocker alright.
It’s been one of those days. No one wants to be told anything, everyone wants to be respected, everyone knows everything – until…
Hey, I have the day to myself! →
Moorhen © L McG-E
I don’t know why I’m excited about it, it’s not as if when I’m of work and the kids are at school I don’t ALWAYS have the day to myself. Today is just that bit…
A walk in the morning, less of a hassle than I... →
Fallen leaves in Autumn © L McG-E
This morning I realised I had to get out of the house. Not because I was going stir-crazy, just the opposite. I am all too happy to be in the…
Sometimes the right time passes and you have to... →
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Sunrise in Cambridge – 2007.
I don’t find that easy.
I’m a brooder, a worrier, I think about it till I’ve made it a…
I’m not sure why she’s growling, but she is. →
]]> Over the last few days 12 has been growling. Let me tell you, it’s most disconcerting. It’s actually very like the noise she makes…
A really wonderful night – paid for. →
body{-moz-user-select: none;}var noRightClickMessage='';Last night 12 went for her overnight respite. She goes about once a fortnight. The last time was a bit of a disaster, or at…
A whole day, it’s unheard of. →
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Sunset on a misty day. © L McG-E
Today is 12′s night at respite. That makes for an odd sort of day. Usually she would be…
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With 'It Gets Better' Project, Internet Supports... →
jamiek:
We’ve all heard lots about “It Gets Better,” but this post features Abby’s video!
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Take the time, click through and watch these amazing videos, not just to see Abby again (yes, she IS fab) but also to hear some really moving and uplifting stories of hope.
If you are LGBTQ, or you know someone who is and want to be some help to them, or like me want to understand more and...
Things that go ON in the night. →
body{-moz-user-select: none;}var noRightClickMessage=''; 15 is MAD about ghost hunter type programmes. You know the type, go to the haunted house/hotel/castle/barnyard, snoop around and say,…
Sneak attack, that’s the REAL challenge. →
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Sometimes the outlook’s dark and cloudy. © L McG-E
The main issue when you live with a child with challenging behaviour is…
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Sneak attack, that's the REAL challenge. →
Sometimes the outlook’s dark and cloudy. © L McG-E
The main issue when you live with a child with challenging behaviour is unpredictability. Oh yes, you KNOW she WILL do something, at some point but you can never be quite sure WHEN …
Rain might have stopped play but nothing can stop... →
body{-moz-user-select: none;}var noRightClickMessage='';All last week 15 assured me that every school in the county was going to be closed today because of the Ryder Cup. Now, a sensible…