Author Archives: meadandrea

Hi everyone, this month’s blog is about “experiences”. The definition of which can be described as “an event or occurrence which leaves an impression”. The experience I’m going to chat about today definitely left an impression, but what kind of an impression I’m about to share. Apparently it’s better to spend money on experiences thanContinue reading “The A Word: It was one hell of a ride!”

“It wasn’t like that in my day”, was my Nan’s favourite saying.  I used to laugh at her stories of the “olden days” but it’s crazy how time flies and now I find myself saying the same thing. I remember in the “olden days” Dr Hunter visiting our house with his leather case and stethoscopeContinue reading “The A Word: Wired and Tired!”

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog. It’s a tale of two halves, the past and the future.  I was intrigued to know the number of times I’d been asked the question I’m going to answer in this blog so I counted and can officially confirm it’s 74. Over the last 6 months 74 peopleContinue reading “The A Word: A tale of two halves”

We’re just back from visiting my parents in Cumbria. As an only child, I wanted my parents to move closer when their health started to deteriorate but they wanted to stay put, which I understand but I’m now into my 32nd year of travelling up and down the UK motorway network for the 780 milesContinue reading “The A Word: Mind your Language!”

Happy new year everyone, wow! 2022 is my 60th year; I never thought I’d make it but here I am. 😊 Every month I get loads of questions, not just about my life with AS, but all sorts of stuff. I do try and answer as many as possible but my response is often brief. Continue reading “The A Word : Damn, I’m getting old!”

This months blog has taken on a slightly different format. I’ve written a little ode which I hope you enjoy. It does have a point which I’ll get to later. The Fake Psychic Three years ago At a village fair A Psychic called out Hey you “beware” Me? I said Why what’s in store SitContinue reading “The A Word: Judge and Jury”

I want to start this weeks blog by saying a big thank you. My last blog, FFS, was the 2nd top read on 8th October.  Now I appreciate that’s only 1 day in the whole month of October but I’ll take that anyway 😊. I know I’m a bit late again this month and whereContinue reading “The A Word: Gotcha!”

There are three things that really bug me and make me mutter the famous three words, FFS, under my breath –  the courier company Hermes, the Waze Sat Nav we use and the way Rheumatologists measure and monitor disease activity in people with AS. Let’s start with Hermes.  I mostly shop on-line.  In fact, IContinue reading “The A Word: FFS”

It’s been 2 months since my last blog, and I have lots to share.  I love to travel and both Jamie and I have been very fortunate as our work has taken us to many beautiful places over the years.  I was mostly focused on Europe and Jamie was more transatlantic, spending a good dealContinue reading “The A Word: Mind Games”

Sorry I’ve been missing for a while life’s been busy.  This month’s blog is a tale of two halves and I’ve called it sink or swim for reasons that will become obvious. Writing it has brought back memories that have been hidden away for decades. When I was 7 years old, I nearly drowned.  IContinue reading “The A Word: Sink or Swim?”