Tag Archives: care giving

The Codger and the Matron

Posted on January 22, 2016 by admin

I Love You, Dammit The Codger and the Matron Two old folks, an old codger  and a matron, fall into a grumpy state of disconnected union after fifty years together. Then, one day: I LOVE YOU DAMMIT I love you, … Continue reading →

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Hustle and Bustle

Posted on December 23, 2015 by admin

Hustle and Bustle By H. W. Bryce The hustle and bustle inside the big mall Where the smartest big tree stands ever so tall– It takes a bit of the gall to elbow your way And still be polite in … Continue reading →

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Tree Grows Here

Posted on November 18, 2015 by admin

Tree Grows Here (An imperfect tribute) A Tree Grows Here A tree grows here in the garden of life, Standing proud and tall. She spreads her leafy branches wide, Protecting all inside her loving bower. And in the times of … Continue reading →

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The Iron Age

Posted on November 13, 2015 by admin

The Iron Age He Said, She Said — 8 It was the age of the iron when you still actually ironed your clothes –Does anybody do that any more? She was at great pains to find everything because she had … Continue reading →

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An Angel’s Kiss

Posted on November 4, 2015 by admin

Angel Bliss A Tear.  Or: Recipe of Love He Said, She Said – 7 She started to find a recipe. She began to rummage through her cook books, through her unfiled sheaf of handwritten recipes. Something caught her eye, and … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle

Posted on November 2, 2015 by admin

LIFESTYLE in a Care Home So what style can we have in a care home? Well, in ours, there is plenty of entertainment. Singers, musicians, dancers all come in to spend time with the residents. They always put on a … Continue reading →

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HELP A NEIGHBOUR

Posted on October 30, 2015 by admin

HELP A NEIGHBOUR Where has time gone? It seems like only yesterday we laughed We played, we made such fun; We had no cares, no woes, only sun And Sunny days to bask in the glory That we created for … Continue reading →

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