Category Archives: Day to day

Life in the Square

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Fy Mywyd

When I first started writing Life in the Square, I didn’t set out to create a grand story.I wanted to capture the small moments — the ones that make you smile for no reason, orremind you of a neighbour, a … Continue reading →

Posted in comedy, Day to day, memories, Travel | Tagged community, laughter, life, Manchester, memories, older people, people, stories | Leave a comment

I Am Fractured

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Fy Mywyd

Shadows whisper where the light should be,Every scar a hidden history.I tried to speak but my voice was erased,A thousand truths buried under shame. I wear the silence like a chain,A broken mirror calling my name. I am fractured, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to day | Tagged acceptance, fractured, resilience, trauma | Leave a comment

Labels 🏷

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Fy Mywyd

I have recently received three more health labels, Thumb Osteoarthritis NOS, Dupuytren’s contracture and Otosclerosis. Despite this, I am taking a proactive approach, participating in a clinical thumb study and finding solutions like rechargeable hand warmers for my hands, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to day, Health, Travel | Tagged dupuytrens, Health, labels, living life, long-term health conditions, osteoarthritis, otosclerosis, vitiligo | Leave a comment

G is for Gooey

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Fy Mywyd

G is for Gooey G is for gooeyness G is for gastronomic G is for glorious G is for grand G is for game-changer (French Toast) G is for great G is for generous portions G is for garish G … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to day, Food | Tagged bacon, breakfast, French toast, Gooey, Manchester, maple syrup | Leave a comment

Our Casper station

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Fy Mywyd

Casper is one of our cats, and he is 13 years old. In October, he was diagnosed with dementia following changes in his behaviour. Common signs of cat dementia include: Cat dementia, officially known as feline cognitive dysfunction, refers to … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to day, Health | Tagged adapting, Casper, cat, dementia, pet, Purina | Leave a comment

Fabulous February 💕

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Fy Mywyd

Well February arrived in a blur of what was January… a busy month supporting volunteers and driving around the city again and again! Our volunteers have been absolutely amazing and supported the COVID-19 vaccination sites through snow, sun, rain, wind … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to day | Tagged balance, cake, change, chocolate, compassion, Covid-19, dentist, dream, holidays, kindness, NHS, resilience, roadmap, tatoo, tears, teeth, volunteers | Leave a comment

Dad – He is gone

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Fy Mywyd

You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he lived, You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to day | Tagged dad, father, laughter, lung cancer, smile, tears | 1 Comment

A is for Amoxicillin

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Fy Mywyd

I had a chest infection. I had a temperature. I had blocked sinuses. I had a cough. I had enough. I called my GP practice. I could not get an appointment. I visited the local walk-in centre. I was examined. … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to day | Tagged amoxicillin, blocked sinuses, chest infection, David Dickinson, headache | Leave a comment

It is the music of the people

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Fy Mywyd

Tonight I had the pleasure of watching Les Miserables with my friend Chris. I went prepared with tissues because having watched the musical several times and cried, I reckoned the film would definitely start a flow of tears! I loved … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to day | Tagged Hugh Jackman, Les Miserables, Russell Crowe | Leave a comment