Every Friday night, after spending the day working on my business tasks and, at the same time, caring for my elderly mother, I poured myself a glass of wine and turned on the TV. As soon as I heard the first strains of the show’s music, produced and performed by the famous John Williams, I could feel the stresses of the day decrease. I love this BBC show, Rosemary and Thyme, and even now, several years after my mother has passed away, when I’m feeling overwhelmed or anxious or just in need of some lighthearted entertainment, I will find it on YouTube and watch episodes.
Rosemary and Thyme is the story of two talented and accomplished women who come together after life challenges to create a sophisticated garden and landscape design company. Rosemary Boxer, the garden expert, had just been unexpectedly let go from her professorial post, and Laura Thyme, a former police officer, had watched as her husband of many years left her for a younger woman.
I first started watching the show because of the gardening aspects and also because I love a great British show. Add to that, this is a cozy mystery thriller and that’s a favorite genre of mine.
Caregiving is so often challenging and tiring, and can feel like running on a never-ending treadmill, and caregivers need a way to decompress and revive their energy. For me, this TV show fit that bill and I urge all caregivers to find one that does the same for them.
