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A Life of Constant Change
It has been difficult to write recently. There are actually some pretty nice reasons for that although one is not that nice. Dealing with the constant change through Multiple Sclerosis. Changes in my mind, my body, my nervous system. Well, I have talked enough about accepting this. Now I finally am. And with acceptance comes openness to old, much loved pastimes as well as new hobbies and new ways with familiar pastimes. A lot of change. I just need to find the words to write about all of this! Where I Am Now Some perspective first. MS is here to stay. There is no cure although there is research ongoing.…
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Walking: How to Make More from Less
Walking has always been a favourite pastime. Before I took up cycling it helped me loose a little weight and attain a fairly good level of condition. More importantly I enjoyed it, a relaxing way clear the mind and set life in perspective whilst taking a long, steady walk. The highlight was back in 2011, hiking through the Glaskogen reserve in Sweden for a week with a close friend, a large backpack and two half bottles of whisky to aid sleeping in outdoor shelters. Such adventures now seem distant although the memory is still warming. I can no longer walk that far and am limited to routes close to home.…
