Monthly Archives: December 2013

Just Another Day

Posted on December 26, 2013 by duncancajones

  Well, that’s it for another year. Isn’t that what we often say when we wake up on Boxing morning? All the anticipation, all the food (for us fortunate ones), all the presents (see food), all focussed on one day. … Continue reading →

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The Ghosts of Christmas Past

Posted on December 21, 2013 by duncancajones

I used to love Christmas and I mean love it. Christmas music from December 1st, mince pies soon afterwards both with a generous side helping of serious anticipation. My father’s to blame – to paraphrase his favourite writer, he knew … Continue reading →

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Words and Deeds

Posted on December 11, 2013 by duncancajones

Well, it’s been quite a day. The world’s leading nations have committed to developing treatment or a cure for dementia by 2025. Sounds encouraging doesn’t it? But what does it mean? And is that a promise which can be kept? … Continue reading →

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All we have is now

Posted on December 11, 2013 by duncancajones

It’s Mum’s Christmas party today. Well, not her’s exactly but it’s the care home’s Christmas party for residents and family. In a sense, we’re all part of one large family, occasionally a little disfunctional (“You’re sitting in my chair…”) but … Continue reading →

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