Don’t call me fun sized...

Where Emma rambles

Hello and welcome to the new folks here. Have a glass of something nice and settle in a comfy chair…

It’s been another mad week. Thankfully not involving hospitals, auditions or anything else of that nature.

No, this has been an entirely self-inflicted week of knackered-ness. But in among the building of things, I realised that despite you reading all about my Parkinson’s and family moaning - you possibly don’t know much about me - Emma.

So in an effort to ‘take it easy,’ as I have been advised, I shall give you a quick get to know me…thing. So apart from being a short, slightly mad Scottish woman (who has had the nick-name pocket battleship)…

As you already know, I write about life with Parkinson’s. Because if I have to navigate this unpredictable, fucking annoying disease, I might as well document the chaos.

I also run Handshake, a hub where people with Parkinson’s share their stories, creativity, and experiences without the medical jargon or doom-and-gloom. I finished the website this week - and it’s shiny!(Handshake Website)

But Parkinson’s isn’t my whole story. I also believe in the power of small, intentional moments—whether it’s creativity, mindfulness, or simply making space to breathe. Tiny Mindfuls is where I explore how we can slow down and find calm in daily life. And for those who need a creative community, Wild Minds Club is here to help artists, writers, performers and makers (especially those with chronic illness) keep their creative spark alive.(Coming feb 10th)

I’m also a painter, working mainly in oils. My art is often inspired by nature—landscapes, shifting light, and quiet moments that hold something deeper. It’s a way of seeing the world differently, of capturing what words sometimes can’t.

So here I am writing, painting, swearing when necessary…

I know this is just a quickie today. But you know…Parkinson’s 🤣

with love

E xxx