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Caregiving: Parenting (Part 2)

May 10, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Mental Illness

Good evening, Persephoneers. Well, as is almost tradition now, I’m in my pyjamas as I write. But given the hour, I think it’s quite a reasonable state of dress to be in. Or perhaps it is that my mind is somewhat preoccupied with the idea of sleep. Indeed, both caregiving and parenting are experiences that can at times disagree with the concept of sleep. So for tonight, I thought I would spend Parenting (Part 2) regaling you all with the epic tale that is our journey with co-sleeping. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: caregiving, carer, mental illness, parenting, sleep 6 ♥

by Juniper

Caregiving: Another Quickie

May 3, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Mental Illness

Good evening, Persephoneers. The more I have thought about parenting from a Caregiving perspective, I’ve come to realise that two parts aren’t going to be enough. So not only will there be a Part 2, but look out for a Part 3. I suspect there may even be a Part 4, too. Also, I’m going to do my best to be a Coherent Grown-Up — albeit not for very long — but I’ve been awake since 4 a.m., when a poorly Juniper Junior came through to our bed and then decided to throw up over the carpet. I’m trying to bear in mind what my mother said: “At least he didn’t throw up on Juniper Puss.” Perspective is everything. Thanks Mum. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: caregiving, carer, mental illness 4 ♥

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Persepective On Marriage #74692

April 25, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Perspectives

When I was a kid, I didn’t think of marriage. I didn’t daydream about my perfect day or sketch my perfect dress. My feelings on marriage were that it was something I might do in the distant future. The very distant future. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: age, law, marriage 11 ♥

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Caregiving: Parenting (Part 1)

April 18, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Mental Illness

Good evening, Persephoneers! When I wrote the Glee post we were still getting over the horrible holiday bug but, at last, we seem to be back to something like ordinary again. I’m still in my pyjamas, but I consider that to be perfectly ordinary. So, back to the Quickies? Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: caregiving, carer, mental illness, parenting 2 ♥

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Books: Ten Years Old And Awesome

April 16, 2012 at 7:30 pm in Books

No, not awesome books that happen to have been around for ten years, but awesome books that would be awesome for ten-year-olds. Persephoneers, I’m in the midst of a book dilemma and, well, you’re all awesomely bookish and Middlemarch mad. Who else was I going to ask for help? Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: awesome books, books 31 ♥

by Juniper

Caregiving: Glee

April 11, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Mental Illness

Good evening, Persephoneers! Yet again I’m here in my pajamas, though at least this time with good reason, which also happens to be the explanation for why I haven’t been around much lately: I’m not well. In fact, the only one in the Juniper Household not to have been unwell is Juniper Puss. The rest of us, meanwhile, have had horribly horrid colds. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: caregiving, carer, Glee, mental illness, suicide 2 ♥

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It’s Not Political, It’s Laziness

March 30, 2012 at 6:30 pm in Perspectives

So this afternoon I came across an article in The Guardian about rejecting beauty regimes and it kicked into gear thoughts that I’ve been having on make-up. I don’t wear make-up, but neither do I feel like I reject it, hence the title of this article. For some women, not wearing make-up is a rejection of the connotations, and a political statement. For me, not wearing make-up is, basically, an act of laziness. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: choice, Cosmetics, influences, make up, parenting, personal choice, skin 26 ♥

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Caregiving: Going On A Date

March 27, 2012 at 7:00 pm in Mental Illness

Oh, Persephoneers. I have news. Epic news. Earth-shattering news. Not-exactly-life-altering-but-still-spectacular news. News which has, uh, already been given away by the title of the article. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: anxiety, caregiving, carer, cities, going on a date, Hunger Games, marriage, mental illness, partners, relationships, travel 2 ♥

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Juniper’s Gingerbread

March 19, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Food

Balance is important, right? So, given the mood of my Caregiving posts of late, I thought I’d share my recipe for gingerbread. This is a Juniper Clan favourite and Juniper Junior and I can often be found on the weekends, still in our pyjamas, making these scrumptious biscuits. They’re also great as very quick presents (start to finish I can get these done in half an hour, washing up included) and they’re excellent on the Hogswatch tree.

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Tags: food, gingerbread, Katniss FTW, lost in translation, recipe, Team Katniss 12 ♥

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Caregiving: Friendships

February 29, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Mental Illness

So. This week has decided not to behave itself and I didn’t realise quite how time was getting on. But I’m here now, with a cup of tea (green tea and cranberry, as it happens), suitably yummy things within reach and Laurena Segura playing in the background. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: caregiving, carer, friendships, green tea and cranberry, mental illness, relationships 7 ♥

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YA FTW!

February 24, 2012 at 5:00 pm in Books

And that title is most likely the last time I will write “FTW” this year. Well, apart from that second time. And in the tags. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: Before I Fall, Blankets, Craig Thompson, david levithan, Delirium, Going Bovine, graphic novels, Great A'Tuin, Harry Potter Generation, His Dark Materials, I Heart Harry, I Kill Giants, I Shall Wear Midnight, J.M. Ken Niimura, Jacqueline Wilson, JK Rowling, Joe Kelly, John Green, Lady Sybil, Lauren Myracle, Lauren Oliver, LGBT fiction, Mad Cow Disease, Malorie Blackman, Noughts & Crosses, Pandemonium, Philip Pullman, Shine, Snuff, susan sto helit, terry pratchett, The Fault In Our Stars, thief of time, Tiffany Aching, What do you mean that's a lot of tags?, Will Grayson Will Grayson, YA FTW, young adult 39 ♥

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Caregiving: Unexpected

February 22, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Mental Illness

[Trigger warning for discussion of suicide and self-harm.]

This week, my intention had been to start writing based on the suggestions from the Quickie article. But some things came up recently that my mind simply hasn’t been able to get away from. I have to say that Susan’s Weathering The Storm article (an excellent read — apologies to Susan for not saying that sooner) was a part of it. Why “Unexpected?” Because this all took me utterly by surprise. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: caregiving, carer, mental illness, self harm, suicide 28 ♥

by Juniper

Caregiving: Sex And Intimacy

February 15, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Mental Illness

Rather by accident, this is going up the day after Valentine’s. Perhaps my subconscious was trying to tell me something. Somewhat less subtle than my subconscious were the chocolates and roses from Mr. Juniper. I did ask him if they were to sweeten me up over this article and he burst out laughing. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: caregiving, carer, intimacy, medication, mental illness, partners, relationships, sex, sex drive, story corner, support, Will Grayson Will Grayson 16 ♥

by Juniper

Caregiving: A Quickie

February 8, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Mental Illness

Not that kind of quickie, dearest Persephoneers. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: caregiving, carer, mental illness, quickies 6 ♥

by Juniper

Scotland: A Crash Course

February 2, 2012 at 6:00 pm in Travel

Burns Night has not long been upon us and so I thought a little introduction to Scotland might be enjoyed. By little introduction, I mean lots of little introductions to some of the things that make Scotland what it is. Uh, by the way, I’m Scottish, in case that wasn’t already evident, and I live here, too. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: David Tennant, demographics, food, Hogmanay, hogwarts, literature, Mary Queen of Scots, science, Scotland, Scottish history, unicorns, Whisky 45 ♥

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Caregiving: Parenting (Part 2)

Caregiving: Another Quickie

Persepective On Marriage #74692

Caregiving: Parenting (Part 1)

Books: Ten Years Old And Awesome

Caregiving: Glee

It’s Not Political, It’s Laziness

Caregiving: Going On A Date

Juniper’s Gingerbread

Caregiving: Friendships

YA FTW!

Caregiving: Unexpected

Caregiving: Sex And Intimacy

Caregiving: A Quickie

Scotland: A Crash Course

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