Some really exciting news - at last I can tell you about the book I’ve been writing about
#SophieFromRomania
and her journey away from fear.
It will be published by
@squarepegbooks
in October but you can preorder it today!
Just to confirm all six missing dogs have now been found- five in Park Royal, the final one Buffy in Putney. We - and Cabbage- would just like to thank you all for your kind messages and support today
A week ago at 0245 on Saturday morning a very frightened
#sophiefromromania
came into our lives - winning her trust is proving a slow business but we love her dearly. We’ve also been overwhelmed by the lovely response online and all the helpful advice. T…
A couple of people have noticed my hand shaking in my live 5G broadcast today. So seems a good time to reveal that I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I’m getting good treatment and the symptoms are mild right now - so I’m carrying on as normal. Onwards and upwards!
Why is Boris Johnson on holiday in the Caribbean when he is supposed to be at work in Westminster? And why would you put a man who skives off from serving his constituents in charge of the wellbeing of all of us?
We have some very sad news. We’ve had to say goodbye to our much loved Collie cross Cabbage. For 14 years she was a lovely , energetic and really smart member of our family. It was time for her to go but we miss her so much.
We had a miraculous weekend with
#sophiefromromania
but now the prof is off to Cambridge and I have an early hospital appointment - so it’ll be a quiet start to the week for a good dog. This is my favourite picture from yesterday
It’s three weeks since
#sophiefromromania
arrived at our house. This is her last night during her brief trip out from behind the sofa. We’re hoping she’ll get a bit braver over the coming days
This marvellous sight has just arrived from home - seven months after we bought it
#sophiefromromania
has finally settled in to the right bed in the right place
An elderly relative who was an actress and jazz singer rings me to sing Happy Birthday every year. She now has dementia and doesn’t always know who I am. She has just rung and sung it beautifully as ever. She’s not quite got the day right but boy did that pack an emotional punch
Good morning from
#sophiefromromania
who has some important sniffing to do. The prof left for Cambridge at 0600 so it’s just me and Sophie for a few days….
Finally checking out of the BBC with a photo taken by a great cameraman and friend Neil Drake. It's been an honour and a privilege to work for 40 years for an organisation whose mission is more important than ever, with some of the most talented people you can imagine
Just had a DM telling me I’m getting too political so here’s
#sophiefromromania
snaffling some bacon and refusing to take any view on propriety in public life
We’ve kept it under wraps for a few days but thanks to
@sociabledog
#sophiefromromania
has been wearing her harness. She won’t yet move in it on the lead so job now is to get her more used to it in the house before encouraging her to walk on the lead. But a big milestone
For me and Cabbage an early walk was an essential part of our daily routine, good for our mental and physical health. This morning I went out as normal but the park seemed very empty. Thanks so much for all your kind messages