Monthly Archives: April 2014

There’s No Me…Without You

Posted on April 28, 2014 by duncancajones

I’ve never understood the idea of guilty pleasures when it comes to music. If you like a piece of music or a performer, then why feel guilty about it? Growing up with Mum might have something to do with it. … Continue reading →

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Does the government really understand care at all?

Posted on April 26, 2014 by duncancajones

I’ve never before used my blog solely to publicise what someone else has written but I’m prompted to do so  today. Everyone – not just whose with caring responsibilities – should read Ming Ho’s response to the comments of the Rt. Hon. Simon … Continue reading →

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And the winner is (part two)

Posted on April 24, 2014 by duncancajones

I talked to Mum about yesterday’s adventure and showed her my prize, an engraved paperweight. She seemed engaged, nodding in all the right places and smiling with genuine pleasure. Then: “We got in a right mess, didn’t we!” I agreed, … Continue reading →

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And the winner is…….

Posted on April 24, 2014 by duncancajones

And so to London, my home for 16 years but now more of an old acquaintance, good to see now and again but not too often. The reason for yesterday’s visit was to collect an award as part of a team … Continue reading →

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Mum and Beryl

Posted on April 17, 2014 by duncancajones

My visit to Mum today was my first in over two weeks. I’ve been away on holiday and as always when I haven’t seen Mum for a while, I’m sensitive to any changes in her, real or imagined. From the moment … Continue reading →

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