A Hippie's journey through health, beauty and spirituality
Covid -19 ~ Week Ninety Eight
I have recently learnt of another family member that has recently passed, and it’s fair to say it’s taking an emotional toll on both me and my Mr Moon. While the loss was expected, doesn’t make it necessarily easier.
This time it’s my Uncle, the husband to my auntie who we lost very recently. So following this news I knew I needed to get out of the house and breathe in some fresh air, and feel the energies of nature, and it’s Imbolc what better time to focus on death, rebirth and life.
When it was cold and windy the energies here felt bleak and stark, and we called it Quarry Cleaves from Stonewylde (Check out the Stonewylde series by my late friend Kit Berry (sadly passed in October ) Here
As we felt the bite of the wind, a glimmer of sun shone out and we were blessed with a rainbow, something I never expected.
Faint but just about there, and it touched my soul and made us feel happier.
Walking is so good for meditation, your sole focus is one foot in front of the other, so it helps you be present in that moment. And when the weather is so changeable you get to really feel alive. Sounds crazy I know, but there is something life affirming to feel a bitter chill, or the glow of sunshine, and even the hydration of rain on your face. I guess it’s feeling lucky to be able to feel these things.
The area is steeped in history, we’ve been here before, but we revisited the lead mines, found old caves and pump houses. It’s nice to explore and learn history. We stopped to speak to an old gentleman, who was talking about how lucky we are to have this beautiful countryside, and he’s absolutely right!! I’m forever grateful for the hills, the fields, and rivers. It was nice to talk to him.
It was an amazing day and so good for the soul, But I wish I had a different body, and pain levels though. My back was absolutely crippled, and my 3yr old hip replacement decided to throw up a lot of groin pain too.
I’ve been stuck in a flare for about a week now, the hands are being ridiculous, and my back is horrendous!!
But today is time to see my physiotherapist at the hospital, the one that actually listens to me, so worth their weight in gold. I’ll be telling him what the surgeon said and the other physio, to see what we can come up with moving forward. Also I’m hoping he can help refer me to occupational therapy, or rheumatology.
Had my legs measured again,top pelvis bone to ankle bone, and this physiotherapist got 91cm and 92cm so only 1cm difference. Wildly different to the local physiotherapist. Well I’m listening to the Surgeon and hoping more intense physio is the key.
Supine Hip Hitching 5 second hold X (As many as you can comfortably do) originally they said 20reps, but after doing 3 I was physically spent, they are hard and challenging!!
The LLD (Leg Length Difference) is causing back pains, so I’ve been given some Knee Rocks to do to stretch and relax it out.
Keeping the Back planted on the floor, rock the knees together gently to one side and hold, then the opposite side. X as many as you can comfortably do
Knees to chest and hold, I love this position though it takes some time to get into it! Stretches the glutes too.
And once I feel able and strong enough I can try hip hitching using my step. Making sure the pelvis doesn’t tilt or lean, as that defeats the purpose, so only tackled once you have strength to do so.
#ADGIFTED all opinions and thoughts are my own, and I’m free to choose the genre and authors I like.
KIDNAP BY JANE ADAMS
Detective Toby Clarke’s day does not begin well. He is to investigate the kidnapping of a missing toddler, Joshua Banks — the latest in a string of cases.
Toddlers are going missing. In their place, a note that warns what will happen if they call the police along with a number to call. The number is for a previously targeted family.
Toby ropes in Detective Petra Merrow to help investigate, but it’s not going to be easy. None of the families are willing to talk.
Then the case turns sideways — little Joshua Banks is found murdered. Will another innocent life be lost?
Meanwhile, Petra is living in fear of retribution from the Perrins crime family, and the villainous Kyle Sykes, who would like nothing more than to see her dead.
Petra and Toby are in a race against time to solve the case — and bring a killer to justice.
Perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, D.E. White, Clair McGowen, Rachel Abbott, Helen H. Durrant, Patricia Gibney, Sally Spencer and Mark Billingham.
WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE MERROW & CLARKE SERIES:
“A well written and cleverly plotted read with a fast-paced storyline, unique viewpoint and interesting characters.” Donna B.
“Action-packed.” Amanda H.
“Lauren is a terrific character, brave, smart and very adult for her age . . . it’s hard to put the book down, I loved it. Highly recommended!” Hannelore C.
“Gripping.” Vikkie W.
“How strange it must be to be the teenage daughter of a crime boss. Knowing your every move is watched. Your only position is that of a useful commodity and if you stop being useful your father will kill you. All you can do is to learn as much as possible and keep your head down, even to the point of agreeing to marry an older man when told. This story is about what happens when she says no — emphatically. Read it in one sitting.” Aileen G.
ALSO BY JANE ADAMS MERROW & CLARKE Book 1: SAFE Book 2: KIDNAP
RINA MARTIN MYSTERY SERIES Book 1: MURDER ON SEA Book 2: MURDER ON THE CLIFF Book 3: MURDER ON THE BOAT Book 4: MURDER ON THE BEACH Book 5: MURDER AT THE COUNTRY HOUSE Book 6: MURDER AT THE PUB
DETECTIVE MIKE CROFT SERIES Book 1: THE GREENWAY Book 2: THE SECRETS Book 3: THEIR FINAL MOMENTS Book 4: THE LIAR
DETECTIVE RAY FLOWERS SERIES Book 1: THE APOTHECARY’S DAUGHTER Book 2: THE UNWILLING SON Book 3: THE DROWNING MEN Book 4: THE SISTER’S TWIN
DETECTIVE ROZLYN PRIEST Book 1: BURY ME DEEP
STANDALONES THE OTHER WOMAN THE WOMAN IN THE PAINTING THEN SHE WAS DEAD
JANE ADAMS Jane Adams is the author of more than thirty published crime novels. The first, The Greenway, was nominated for both the Authors’ Club award and the CWA John Creasey for best debut novel. Jane is constantly amazed at where life has taken her. Writing had never been on her ‘possible careers’ list, but she says once stories take root in your brain, they just have to be told – and she feels very fortunate that people want to read them. In addition to writing, Jane teaches creative writing, read and mentor for The Literary Consultancy, and is a Royal Literary Fund Fellow and FRSA.
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My Review I have no reading experience with this author, so it was a nice refreshing change to get to know some new characters, and locations. And dive into the imagination of a new author. And let me tell you, what an experience that was. I see this is a series of books, but I felt as a newbie I didn’t feel like I had to of read others previously. I enjoyed it as a stand alone book, though I think reading more would only heighten the excitement.
Kidnap isn’t a usual genre added to murder, mystery books and I enjoyed the ride. Feeling the frustration the detective felt with family not cooperating and wanting to go against their experience, made the book more realistic, as that’s human nature to fight against the grain.
It’s slow at times, then others a thousand miles an hour, but both paces keep you turning page after page!
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