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• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “The Lancaster Bomber”

  

  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 15 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Younger Self

  

  There was a time when I was blonde you know. There were also times when I married when I wore hotpants when I became a mother when I was thin when I wanted to b... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Day I Was Born (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 83)

  

  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 12 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Your Brother is Reading the Encyclopaedia”

  

  As Remembrance Sunday approaches, please spare a thought for every mother who has ever written to her son, not knowing when or if she will see his face again……... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Penny for the Guy? (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 82)

  

  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 05 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Little Bricks, Big Nostalgia

  

  Just revisiting and refreshing a favourite old post today, since my 6 YO has fallen deeply back in love with the little bricks.   Lego. A timeless crowd-pleaser. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me and Mine, October Family Portrait

  

  October. A new (effing enormous) shed. A one armed teenager. A conker collection. A sucky Hypothroidism diagnosis. A mid-point Adoption assessment review. Lego... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Boo!

  

  Two years ago  we were jesters and vampires Last year we attempted pumpkins and scary ghost-pirate-thingies This year, the devil and his freaky fwend are in tow... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Saturday Night at the Pictures”

  

  A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Pain in the Neck

  

  This is my neck. No, I do not have a new bow tie. In actual fact, for the purpose of serious medical instruction, I have Pritt-sticked a piece of green felt to... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Band Worship (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Linky, Week 81)

  

  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). There are... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “10 Year Old Parsnip Wine…”

  

  A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Boys Will Be Boys

  

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  Posted on 16 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dressing Up (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-up – Week 80)

  

  Welcome to the weekly ‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia series, where we link up with stories from years past, life’s little memories and the moments which we... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dressing Up (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-up – Week 80)

  

  Welcome to the weekly ‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia series, where we link up with stories from years past, life’s little memories and the moments which we... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “To Have a Mother Such as You…”

  

  A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sunday Sport

  

  This is the crew with whom I share my Sunday mornings these days. The Tigers. Friends, team mates and ‘veterans’ of the sport of netball. Also usually more in... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Harvest Festival (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-up – Week 79)

  

  Welcome to the weekly ‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia series, where we link up with stories from years past, life’s little memories and the moments which we... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Growing

  

  In some cases, a picture can tell a thousand words. This is one of those moments. My youngest was rummaging in boxes and eventually emerged triumphant, with an... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Mom Receives the Engagement News”

  

  A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we never met. His precious letters have come into my possession some... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION