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Where’s the grown up, please?

Posted on May 30, 2025 by thepogblog

This week we had a bonus visit as Sister 1 and 2 went on holiday. So Mr R came down at the weekend and was the muscle on Mums outing, and while we did avoid the kicker argument (thanks to … Continue reading →

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But it *is* a tortoise

Posted on May 23, 2025 by thepogblog

The other week, as I plodded through the woods, I saw a tortoise. It’s probably important to note at this point that I don’t run with my glasses on, and as a result it’s a little like looking at the … Continue reading →

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A pruning Tuesday

Posted on May 22, 2025 by thepogblog

My Tuesday posts tend to focus on Mum. This is mostly because it’s Mum I’m actively doing stuff with so Dad can have a few hours of (mostly) uninterrupted rest. And partly because Dad reads the blog (hi Dad! 👋🏻) … Continue reading →

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Friday joy

Posted on May 16, 2025 by thepogblog

I think it says something about my mind….and possibly not a good something…that I just squealed with joy over this: Yes.  That’s a mop and bucket.  but it’s not any old mop and bucket…oh no!  I mean, actually, the mop … Continue reading →

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The random bits Tuesday

Posted on May 15, 2025 by thepogblog

This Tuesday my new and slightly unexpected job was…wait for it…mattress surgeon:                 (New mattresses have now been identified, negotiated, ordered and will be delivered on the Tuesday I have my mattress receiving … Continue reading →

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The not everything is the truth Tuesday

Posted on May 8, 2025 by thepogblog

Do not be fooled by this innocent, happy looking face: Below the surface (and this week not very far below the surface), there lurks a grumpy, often shouty, frequently obnoxious old lady who, given half a chance will swear black … Continue reading →

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A tea and cake Tuesday

Posted on May 1, 2025 by thepogblog

After taking Mum to see her sister last week, and Mum then telling my sisters that I went without her (how did she remember that I went but forgot that she came too?!), I did think twice about how much … Continue reading →

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Dear Royal Mail…

Posted on April 24, 2025 by thepogblog

Dad told me a story this week that is one of those really lovely ones.  I’m writing a thank you letter as a result, as it’s one of those times that reminds you of the loveliness that is out there.  … Continue reading →

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Salon Pog Tuesday

Posted on April 10, 2025 by thepogblog

What do you do when Mummy W – who can no longer understand the concept of time – becomes obsessed with having her hair cut? (And by ‘obsessed’, I mean asking many multiple times a day when she will be … Continue reading →

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Muddled Life Practical Tip – ReSPECT process

Posted on April 4, 2025 by thepogblog

In a post a few weeks ago I mentioned creating ReSPECT forms for Mum and Dad.  A few people have asked me about it, and it’s something I was totally unaware of until more recently, so I thought I’d pop … Continue reading →

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