Yes, I know this is not Coventry… but it is a signpost, and all I had. 🙂 Taken on Newport Beach, Orange County, California, 2010
Autumn has blown in, kids are back at school and my own schedule has gone into overdrive. A harvest of work opportunities (from workshops to drama productions) have cropped up in the past fortnight and I’m facing a season of travel for the same. I’m just back from five days in the motherland (Dublin and Kildare) and will soon be off to Coventry, Budapest, London, Ireland, Paris – and that’s only over the next eight weeks! It’s good to see things taking off and the interest (and funding) finally breaking through -and a clearer picture emerging of the road forward. It feels as though all the pieces of the jigsaw have fallen into place whilst I wasn’t looking – a case of life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans!
So as I’m gearing up to hit the road, I’m also doing my best to recover from a recent operation, which took more out of me than I thought it ought. Rather naively, I suspected a general anaesthetic would have no more impact on me than a local… but it sort of knocked me sideways and I ended up taking two days off work spaced out and lying in bed,. Thankfully, I had an angel of a Portuguese housemate to look after me, and a landlord who was on hand to cook and provide hot water bottles and tea and sympathy and the like. Times like that you realise who your friends are, and I’ve got some good ones. Thanks to the many here who dropped in to wish me well – you don’t know how much your messages meant – and it is reassuring to think that people read these posts. I rather write them thinking that I’m talking to myself – so it is good to know some people take the time.
Finally, apologies to the good people of Coventry for the clichéd title to this piece… I’m sure you get so sick of it. I can’t wait to get to know your town, and come up with something more fitting.
suehealy 
September 15th, 2012 at 12:30
I thought that signpost looked strangely familiar. I’ve never been to Coventry but I lived in LA years ago and would visit friends in Newport Beach on the weekend. Take very good care and congrats on all the writing gigs! Your posts inspire me.
September 15th, 2012 at 13:04
Hi Sue. I’ve taken a holiday from my blog and any reading of other blogs, so am glad I came back in time to read this one. I could relate to what you wrote about feeling like you’re talking to yourself, so when people actually comment, it can be quite a nice feeling. Hence writing to say I do enjoy your blog very much when I allow myself the time to enjoy the treat of it. I’m glad you’re okay after you medical procedure and still here kicking and writing to produce great wisdom. 🙂
And pleased that your schedule is heating up with such interesting thngs!
Blessings. 🙂
PS I’ve been to Coventry, the photo DID look a bit different!
September 15th, 2012 at 14:05
General anesthesia is so hard to shake off. Love your blog and glad you’re recovering well.
September 15th, 2012 at 18:33
I actually don’t know that phrase! Must google or ask the hubby. I know the Bedfordshire one, that’s a nice one though. Glad you had good help and are recovering. What a schedule you have ahead!
September 15th, 2012 at 21:19
Just remember to schedule time to recoup during your travels. Wishing safe travels and high adventure for you!
September 16th, 2012 at 15:30
We don’t know each other, but I have been reading your posts for some time now. I’m glad to see your fall season is picking up and that your surgery went well enough. I hope you continue to find rest and happiness.
And thanks for your blog. It really is wonderful. I send people to it all of the time.
September 16th, 2012 at 17:45
I have to echo the commenter’s advice to pay attention to your recovery. It sounds like you have a lot on your agenda, but listen to your body when it tells you to slow down. Slainte.
September 16th, 2012 at 21:47
What are you doing in Coventry? Its only down the road for me – could pop and say hi!
September 17th, 2012 at 16:02
Be kind to yourself and allow yourself the healing process (emphasis on “process”). Thanks for writing and blogging even while you’re busy and recuperating and traveling.
September 28th, 2012 at 17:48
Am quite envious of your traveling schedule and wish you a wonderful trip! Love the photo you used for the post, too. Nothing like a tattooed boy in a wetsuit on a bike. Good old California living!
October 12th, 2012 at 21:00
Hello Sue, Thanks for following the Angel, you might like to have a look at Hanukah too as there are some odd poems and a few other bits and pieces that might be of interest. Good to have you along. Love David