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• New Stuff

  

  Man, does my boy love Lego. Santa went all out on the stuff for Christmas, and with so many new things to build there has been a relentless and futile effort... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Playing Out (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Series, Week 86)

  

  This post is (a bit late this week and)  part of a series of weekly posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “I Wonder If You Are Flying Over Me Now?”

  

  Back after a Christmas break! One of my Uncle Joe’s letters will be posted to this Blog each and every Friday until they are done. Please see below for a link t... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings

  

  This promises to be a BIG year for us in the sibling department, one way or another. We already have pretty much every permutation of ‘siblingness’ in the famil... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me and Mine, December Family Portrait

  

  December. A lot of PTA and a lot of Advocaat. Excitement level out of control in the kiddy department. Stress levels out of control in the Mummy department as... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “70 Years Ago This Week”

  

  One of my Uncle Joe’s letters will be posted to this Blog each and every Friday until they are done.Please see below for a link to Joe’s full story and the othe... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• That Tree

  

  This is the Christmas tree which represents my childhood. It stands on Bournville Green in Birmingham, and has been there since 1948 when it was planted by... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• PTA Palpitations

  

  I am sure Santa is a busy guy, but he should really try a week on my PTA at Christmas. It’s worth pointing out at this point that I have brought it all on... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “A Photo of the Crew”

  

  One of my Uncle Joe’s letters will be posted to this Blog each and every Friday until they are done.Please see below for a link to Joe’s full story and the othe... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Feeling Festive

  

  Caught red-handed. Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Grounded”

  

  One of my Uncle Joe’s letters will be posted to this Blog each and every Friday until they are done.Please see below for a link to Joe’s full story and the othe... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Commercials (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Series, Week 85)

  

  This post is (a bit late this week and)  part of a series of weekly posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Morning Routine

  

  Fuel up. Shout a bit. Get fresh air. Lift heavy things. Work, sleep, repeat. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• PTA Palpitations

  

  I am sure Santa is a busy guy, but he should really try a week on my PTA at Christmas. It’s worth pointing out at this point that I have brought it all on... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me and Mine, November Family Portrait

  

  November. Dark, cold and a bit miserable. New thyroid medication (for life) another sports injury a spot of DIY a lot of PTA the completion of an adoption... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Money from the Pub”

  

  One of my Uncle Joe’s letters will be posted to this Blog each and every Friday until they are done.Please see below for a link to Joe’s full story and the othe... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Handmade Christmas Treasures (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Series, Week 85)

  

  This post is part of a series of weekly posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more info). Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Final, Final, Final Exams”

  

  One of my Uncle Joe’s letters will be posted to this Blog each and every Friday until they are done.Please see below for a link to Joe’s full story and the othe... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nature is Cool, Man

  

  We passed this tree man on a walk in the Lakes at Easter. Nuff said. Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Old Toons (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 84)

  

  This post is part of a weekly series of ‘link-up’ Posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more info).... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION