Author Archives: ians05

I had intended that this would be my the last post. When life is plodding on there is little to report – except perhaps that life is plodding on. Ten years ago I might not have been so sure. And … Continue reading →

It will not have escaped the notice of regular readers that the urge to write is diminishing. Well, not so much the urge as the need or even ability. Looking back over the past nine years I can see that … Continue reading →

I can see what they’re trying to do.  I can even see why they’re trying to do it.  But the ‘how’ just leaves me speechless.  Well no – that’s not quite true.  I’m bending Annie’s ear… “and another thing…”  The … Continue reading →

Back in November the cardiology/respiratory exercise class¹ that I belong to asked if I would be willing to attend a workshop on Singing for Breathing at the Royal Brompton Hospital sometime in January.  The aim is to help people with long-term respiratory … Continue reading →

RIP Edna Kabappel “ha” Edna Kabappel, Bart Simpson’s teacher at Springfield Elementary School, was a great comic invention.  She had many catchphrases – one of my favourites being, “Don’t do as I say, do as I mean”.   I find myself … Continue reading →

Back in the 1970s I lived next door to a couple who had a son around my age – mid-20s.  One day he went to the dentist to have a tooth removed (tooth ache perhaps – I don’t remember the … Continue reading →

It starts back in September just days before we go on holiday.  I crack a filling.  My dentist is on holiday, so the choice is wait a few weeks or see the locum.  I choose the latter.  It’s like a … Continue reading →

But not straight away. (If you don’t know what I’m on about you might like to read if the nurse comes in we’re doomed, July 7th 2012) We see the Professor of Clinical Oncology.  He’s our favourite.  Compassionate, a good … Continue reading →

My experiment is in danger of failing.  About 10 minutes from the gym I’m considering turning back.  I feel unwell – stomach pains and light-headedness.  Something is not right.  If I miss the session, I won’t know if exercise affects … Continue reading →