Most recently Toine explores writing closer to home and is more commonly known for his playful approach on his father’s diagnosis of Alzeimers. Whilst most of us would consider such a diagnosis as a battle, Heijmens is able to flip the experience on its head, and introduce the disease as his dad’s new friend.   “My father has a new friend. They’ve known each other for a while. Together they sit in my father’s chair, the chair in which no one else can sit. It is not an easy sight.” Although learning to cope with a loved one’s diagnosis of Alzeimers is probably much harder than the loving, light-hearted approach his writing has, it’s a sure fine example of why we don’t always have to accept bad news in a bad way. Question what light it can bring; memories, drive, the inevitable concept of change.