R's rue

 Procedure Two done It takes an army of medical professionals to keep me upright and pain free. It takes a team to find solutions so I can sleep. Today, I finally understood that there is not just one solution. I can’t have one without the other. I’m also acutely aware how blessed I am.  I took for granted how well these medicines work. When they run low at the same time. This week has been an eye opener.  It’s not only medicine. It’s stretching, exercise and other options.  It’s exhausting, but God’s doing this on purpose for a purpose. I’m learning that for God to give me what I want, I first have to accept what I need with gladness.  Please count your blessings.  from R's rue https://ift.tt/zboKpRe

Alice Roberts - "Digging for Britain" presenter It wasn't always like this, I swear. Nowadays the people who are chosen to present television  and radio programmes greatly influence whether or not I will watch or listen to a particular programme. I have always enjoyed documentary-style programmes that transport viewers to interesting places. Maybe there will be a bit of history thrown in too. "Great Railway Journeys" should entirely be my cup of tea but I have never watched it simply because it is presented by the supercilious former Tory MP, Michael Portillo. His smugness is as cringe-worthy as his pomposity. I feel comfortable with authentic presenters who are passionate about their subjects and are not fuelled by their egos - people like Chris Packham and David Attenborough who focus principally on the natural world. Another presenter I like is Professor Alice Roberts who brings authority and an easygoing personal style to her archaeological wanderings i...