I am very sure of one thing that ‘our carers’ deserve so much more than clapping – although it was a good start. Having had five trips to hospitals in Kensingtpe in recent weeks – four as an in-patient –
They Deserve More Than Clapping!
A Sad Farewell!
A sad farewell today particularly relevant to me! British Airways says farewell to its Boeing 747 Jumbo fleet today. Why is it relevant to me? Before I took to journalism and communications I worked for British Airways as a cabin
A Time of Chaos – for Me Anyway!
I have been absent from the site and I can only apologise. Thanks to Dave Hill and some of the amusing contributions from the Dame, Kensington View has not been entirely silent. I value their contributions very much. But, I
Gremlins – As If We Needed More Bad News!
I have never been more grateful to have a skilled colleague like John Catto to work with on this site. He called me last night to tell me that we have had our own virus on the website! He has
Here’s to a Happy, Healthy and Outstanding 2020
I am sorry that my health has not been as I would wish for the last couple of months – hence few postings from me personally! I am determined that all should improve this year, including my productivity on the
My Breathless Break!
My most recent ‘breathless break’ has taken longer than usual. Two courses of different antibiotics and quite a while to rest and recover. This is an explanation, not a complaint. But my head does get rather fuzzy during these phases
Time for Reflections and Reading
The whole point of having my own blog on this site is to able to put across personal views and comments – particularly on ‘this ageing business’ and living in Kensington. This last week and few days have been a
A Song or Two and an Adventurous Small Dog
Last week was both fun and scary. I attended my first proper class of Singing for Breathing at the Royal Brompton. I really enjoyed it and came out feeling glad I had gone! It is for people with lung conditions
I’m a Believer!
I have a few stories in progress but waiting for information or interviews and so I turn to my other recent activities to write about and report ‘success’! For the last eight weeks, I have been attending the Royal Brompton
How Lucky We Are!
I have made no secret of my respect and admiration for the voluntary and charitable sector in Kensington. Without it, we would be lost – and this has been particularly noticeable since the Grenfell Tower fire. The Kensington and Chelsea