I was thinking about my school years the other day. In particular the problems my parents faced having an autistic child and not knowing they had one. Can you imagine that? Just think of the behaviour a child in full meltdown can give you constantly, every day. Even at 23, my mum received a phone… Continue reading Navigating Life with Autism: A Personal Journey
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Art as Pain Relief: My Experience with Arthritis
I live with pain. Over COVID Roland and I realised that I wasn't moving well, that one hip was causing discomfort. At the time I thought it was a lot of pain. Looking back, it was maybe a 2 compared to what I experience now. At the time though over the counter stuff was not… Continue reading Art as Pain Relief: My Experience with Arthritis
Blue horses and long-legged elephants.
Who is my favourite artist?
Art
What activities do you lose yourself in? I could just write the one word - art - but I think it needs some explanation. My autism is not great, although I guess that, because it is mine, I don't notice how bad I am... Maybe if I ask R. "How big is the effect of… Continue reading Art
Job…
Do you enjoy your job? In what sense? I think asking if you enjoy your job is sectioning off part of your life that maybe you don't need to. Is my job as a cook, cleaner, housekeeper, stock taker, meal planner, present buyer, clothes buyer, fish carer, gardener, writer, artist or support, both mentally and… Continue reading Job…
Nation Cymru
You all know I have a column here... Well, here is the latest article with some of my artwork... To Nation Cymru
Ladders
I'm not sure I like them but they seem to be everywhere. We have one in the spare room so that the builder can get out on the roof. Yes, he is finally getting there with finishing the build. Although he is taking an awful long time - a very long time. I think he's… Continue reading Ladders
Christmas Cards
Well, they are up on the Etsy site so go take a peak... ETSY - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CatKatsArt I have put 3 designs up: Hamster in a bowl of baubles Kitten in a Christmas Tree Robin (very traditional I know) I'm not selling them myself this year but by all means get them from the Etsy store.… Continue reading Christmas Cards
Motivation
My motivation has got up and left....
Teaching…
I'm taking the plunge and going for a post with the university. Only a teaching assistant, but if the hours are there it will give me some experience. Do I want to teach? Now that is the question... it is one I have fought with for a while. I guess in my ideal I would… Continue reading Teaching…
Kate Murray - Cleaver 