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About me - John Wedlake

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Do unto others
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The sun up high in the blistering skycauses people to call out for water,But War's not concerned about who can surviveAnd is only interested in slaughter.The emaciated kids with skeletal ribsCry out for food and relief.Now those that care, are surely aware,That their lives could also be brief.The charity worker is no more imm... More..

Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Traditional uses of herbs passed down through history
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When I was a young lad, many years ago, when one was stung by a Nettle plant, you would immediately look around for a Dock leaf, which invariably grew near the offending plant.. A good spit on the leaf and application to the injured area effectively reduced the pain at once. This was a remedy that had been passed on down for ... More..

Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Caring for your elderly parents
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My mother died when I was 11, and my Aunt Mary became a " surrogate mum". When she and I were helping with my 86 year old grandmother, Mary's mother, she mused as to who would be looking after her in a similar circumstance, and I proclaimed heartily, "me," "Fat lot of good you'll be," she replied, "You'll be in your late 60's... More..

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