The Long Of The Blackbird

The long of the Blackbird is a welcome sight in the days of January where the days are grey and muted and everything seems just a smidge out of focus , the long of the blackbird is what I need to see and need . The black of the Blackbird shines like a Jewel and is mesmerising and the long os the bird is beautiful if you haven't seen the long bird of the Blackbird then let me explain it is the simplest and most beautiful of things and the simplicity of the velvet black beauty is not only hope when the signalling that even though Spring is a way of yet it signals change.


The song of the blackbird is arguably the most beautiful that you will ever here and I love seeing them as a pair in my garden and who doesn't love an endearing love story.The world needs more hope and what better than the love story of the Blackbird, Usually the song of the Blackbird starts at he end of January but with urban birds it can start much earlier.

Blackbirds love to sing after rain and in England they will always be in song.

So much celebrated is the blackbird that it is celebrated in the song "Morning has broken "


"Morning has broken like the first morning 
Blackbird has spoken like the first bird "




I share the world of wonder with the Blackbird and that is amazing and it is not only the not so humble blackbird we need to share the world with it is all nature.

Seeing Blackbirds is a day full of joyfulness like the spurts of fluidity when you put your thumb over the end of a garden hose.

Saving Money If You Are Disabled On National Trust And English Heritage Membership

If you’re disabled yourself or know someone who is then you can either save money or help them save money if you’re a member of the National Trust or English Heritage then you can a companion card.Being outdoors is great it is wonderful to be with other people and it is superb for ones mental health to and who doesn't love the great outdoors.It is always best to check when you visit properties to check that the accessibility is suited to you as no likes disappointment.

If you’ve currently got membership of either of these two organisations then you can ring them up and they’ll adjust your membership.The only caveat to this is your free membership ( carer) cannot visit the property on their own , they have to be with you.The free membership is not restricted to one person so anyone can go with you and be your carer.

There is no shame in asking for this and if you’re worried about someone going for free then just buy a tea when you’re there or just donate to them as when you feel you want to etc, buy something from the shop etc.Many properties have campaigns where they are restoring for example flooring or something in the garden and they sell books or other such items to help with this. It’s about getting out and about and you engaging with the world and the world with everyone in it is a much better place.

Cats Love Life And Influences

If I wrote a book about a cat it would probably be called “cats love life and influences “

My cat he goes by many names like cat or cat or le chat or Jack . He will stare at you reminding you or something you need to do which strangely is never worming or flea treatment for the cats I mean not myself .

Pretty sure early humans wouldn’t have had sabre tooth cat sitting by his bowl reminding of the need for nourishment.

“ I’ve called a very important meeting in this bag “

You’ve been summoned to a meeting and you’ve not got a good feeling about it.

What goes up won’t go down.

“ So tell me about Shrodinger and his box ”

The currency of life is food 

And there’s no need to beat yourself up about your year , eyes forward foot first and just keep on.If you stumble as you go that’s ok life isn’t straight forward it’s how we deal with it .

It’s amazing what you can learn from cats after all they’re really running the country aren’t they now ?!

Merry Catmass

Merry Christmas from myself and my family and the cat 

Jack the cat is smiling on the inside and saying ho ho ho 

This is his cheese face and his cake face they are one and the same , no isn’t a word he likes

Also he doesn’t like sharing top billing with a dog we visited my lovely in-laws and Murphy the dog.

Murphy likes Piggy and is scared of my nieces cat and isn’t allowed to sit on your lap ( though he tries very very hard to he still thinks he’s a puppy.

Jack says “Cats rule digs drool “

Not Letting My Autism Make Me A Prisoner

I’m not letting my autism make a prisoner out of me and I’m going to go out there and do stuff.I do struggle at times with the social niceties of the world when all I want is to be invited out for a cup of tea with a friend.

And this week I’ve done that and been out to a cup of tea with a friend it’s amazing the restorative powers of a nice cup of tea.

And just being myself is good enough for me and appreciating the moment, I’ve tried for PIP but I’ve been turned for that and one of the comments was that I was too cognitive and gave too much eye contact.

Now of course I’m going to fight this not only for myself but try and help other people fighting against the PIP system.

Life isn’t easy but I certainly wouldn’t have my life any other way but one day I’ll make a careeer change and shift into volunteer work.I don’t see myself being a midday supervisor for ever it really isn’t my life career choice.I need to be out there I need to feel the vibe of life.I have made some fantastic friends through my work but I’m no longer the teaching assistant I loved.

I need more I need me.