Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedAdvice to Would-Be Chocolate Labrador OwnersThe challenges of the breed — Getting a dog is a big commitment. Everyone knows the saying ‘A dog is not just for Christmas’. Too many people embark on this life changing event without doing their homework. Any dog will change your life, and not necessarily all for the good. …Pets6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·PinnedDo We Have Some Control Over When We Die?The answer is possibly yes, but we don’t understand how. — When I was working as a primary care physician, I was called to visit an elderly man at his son’s home. The man had been discharged from the hospice and the family had rallied around to rapidly convert a downstairs room into a comfortable bedroom for their father. …Death And Dying4 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·PinnedBe Prepared To Live AloneThat is, if you are an older woman — Statistically, if you are a woman, you will end your life living alone. I don’t have to find you actual facts and figures to prove this, because it is common knowledge that women tend to live longer than men. There are exceptions of course, and good luck to those men…Aging4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·PinnedHow to Fill Your Store-Cupboard of Ideas9 Ways to Feed Your Creative Spark — When you were little, you had a creative spark deep inside you. If you were lucky, your parents and teachers knew how to nourish it and make it grow. …Creativity8 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·3 days agoWalking Dogs in the RainVolunteering at the Canine Rescue Centre — If you read my first post about my new volunteer position, you might be interested to know how it is going. How I Will Be Spending My Monday Afternoons | by Carol Price | ILLUMINATION | Apr, 2022 | Medium I have now completed 3 afternoons walking different dogs. On…Dogs3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Apr 26How I Will Be Spending My Monday AfternoonsA new volunteer role — Today I met with the volunteer co-ordinator at the Canine Rescue Centre. They had advertised for more volunteer dog walkers. Conveniently, the centre is very close to where I live and with a love of animals and getting out onto the fresh air, it seemed like a positive move for…Pets2 min read
Published in Write Under the Moon·Apr 18SoonA poem — Poem1 min readPhoto by Tanya Nedelcheva on UnsplashSoonA poem----
Published in ILLUMINATION·Apr 8On the Eve of My BirthdayThe achievement I am most proud of on reaching 70 — I have been keeping a very low profile about my 70th birthday. I don’t want a big celebration and to be honest, I don’t need anything. Time is the most precious commodity and having more of this is all I really desire. My husband is unwell and battling a chronic…Birthday3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Apr 4Walking the City WallsA trip to the city of York — I have just returned from a few days visiting the city of York. It is a small city by British standards, but that fact is in the visitors favor as it is easy to explore on foot. …Travel4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 21What Medium Has Done for MeHealing and comfort from writing, new friends. — During lockdown, when life suddenly became contained within the four walls of my house and contact with real people became staccato conversations on Whatsapp or Zoom, I found myself having to take stock of my life in a way that I had never had to do before. I had the…Writing4 min read