Ministry of Common Sense.

Hi there,

I was watching the news this morning and there was a report about the dangers of heart attack in people who had recently had a  bereavement. It went on to state that the shock of losing someone close to them could bring on a heart attack, especially in those with an ongoing heart condition. I mentioned that numerous studies had been completed on many cases to deliver the results, they mentioned statistics and quoted numbers and I sat there thinking that it was a bit like the old Monty Python sketch about the Ministry of Silly Walks.

Who in their right mind would come up with a study like this? Do they honestly think the general public is stupid? Of course the loss of someone close to you will affect your heart, the stress alone is enough to incapacitate most people so it stands to reason that if you have an ongoing medical condition the risks to you are much higher.

It’s common sense.

Do we need reams of studies with statistics and numbers to tell us that if a brick falls on your head it’s gonna hurt? No because it’s common sense.

Come on people let’s get back to reality here, how much money and time has been wasted  running this survey? Surely it could have been put to better use doing anything else.

That’s my rant for the day,

see you soon,

Jan.

Illness destroys creative juices.

Hi there,

for the past week I’ve been knocked off my feet with a dose of the manflu. I haven’t been able to eat properly, sleep properly,  most nights I would sleep on the sofa so that I didn’t disturb my partner with my endless coughing and sneezing. This is the first time in seven days I’ve actually been at my laptop to actually write anything.To say I felt like s**t would be a huge understatement.

Today though, after spending a full night of restful sleep in bed I woke to feel, better. I’m still recovering, the cough is still there as is all the mucus that accompanies such an event, but I actually feel better. I found myself thinking of plot details on my new story, which had completely stymied me whilst I was ill, unfolding in my mind as I lay in bed. This morning I got up to write and not because I couldn’t sleep which has to be an improvement, don’t you think?

I’m so glad I’m on the mend, it’s hell when you’re ill and I have the utmost respect for those whose battle illness or disability on a daily basis, their strength of character is nothing if not epic. I’ve only had to battle a dose of the manflu, I have no idea how I’d manage with anything more serious.

Anyway, that’s all for now, just wanted to say Hi,

see you soon,

Jan.