19 Comments
User's avatar
Simone - Mindfulness Yoga's avatar

Fuck me it bloody has hasnt it! I love your writing Nicola, it made me smile. From an old Little Piece of Minder :) Still grapplig but not quite as much with the angsty monster

Daleen's avatar

Thank you for writing this nic. It really resonated with me. I wish you all the best while you are grieving and plus the menopause both dire. So I send you hugs and keep writing

Nicola Bird's avatar

And both so beautiful too xx

Karen Revell's avatar

I know what you mean about emerging from the dark. Ive been hibernating for a few months but sunshine and warmth starts to bring us back to life.

Also go easy on yourself. Grief takes time and affects us in different ways. 💕

Nicola Bird's avatar

Thank you lovely. Yes, I remember that from last time around...

Regina Kleinhenz's avatar

This resonates so much. The emotional rollercoaster of midlife. Thank you for articulating this in such a delightful way. I appreciate the unapologetic humanness in your writing very much.

PS: I also share your love for Minis - we just treated ourselves to a Clubman recently. We enjoy the sports car feeling of it a lot.

Nicola Bird's avatar

My pleasure! And I’ve never driven anything else my whole life…

Yvonne & John's avatar

Oh Nic! So sorry for your loss! I have been an "orphan" for 11 years on 8 March!! Be kind to yourself! Why is your cut flower patch going? Take care! Yvonne (An old ALPOM member)

Nicola Bird's avatar

Because the cowshed has to be knocked down which is right next to it. All flowers going into the borders instead this year!

Laurie Kiely's avatar

Am I seeing numerous faces in your painting?

Nicola Bird's avatar

Maybe? Not on purpose though! Looks way better in black and white too!

Laurie Kiely's avatar

Maybe look at it as it appears in your email? Or step back with blurry vision? Or maybe I'm just seeing things ! I do like it in black and white.

Nicola Bird's avatar

That’s the beauty of abstract art, everyone sees what’s there for them. The faces are for you x

Jennie Godfrey's avatar

Oh gosh I loved this. Sending you all the love x

Nicola Bird's avatar

Let's talk soon and trade notes :)

Mary's avatar

This whole thing resonated with me just now and also made me smile .

Nicola Bird's avatar

You have to laugh or you'd cry. Or both. Within the space of ten minutes, usually!

alison s's avatar

The heavy thick grey blanket of cloud we’re suffocating under isn’t helping either 😏. Grieving and being an executor is a tough gig - love & hug to you 🙏🏻

Nicola Bird's avatar

Thank you x