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• Life on the Fly

  

  Growing up in the 80s, a telephone was a large, very much NOT portable, cream thing which sat in the hall attached to a long wire. Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bonkers for Conkers (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-up – Week 78)

  

  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 01 October 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me and Mine, September Family Portrait

  

  September has been a whirlwind. It started with the annual back to school ritual and ended with a broken arm. And in between, it has been pretty much jammed to... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Hi Mom, I’m Getting Married”

  

  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 27 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Isn’t He Like His Mother?

  

  Genetic good fortune; great camera angle; excellent cheek bones. Call it what you will. Sometimes pulchritude just runs in the family. No point in fighting it. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Broken Bones (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 77)

  

  Welcome to year two of our weekly series of ‘link-up’ Posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more info). Sometime... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Letters from WWII: The 66th Anniversary of Joe’s Loss

  

  In recognition of the fact that this weekend marks the 66th anniversary of Joe’s death, I thought I would make this a special post. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top (& Bottom) 5 Childhood Foods (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 76)

  

  Welcome to year two of our 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 17 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Oak

  

  There are two mighty oak trees dominating our back garden. I adore them. It is in these trees that I first glimpse the coming of the seasons. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Closer to the Action”

  

  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 13 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Floppy Selfie

  

  Floppy ‘Selfie’, August 2013, Brittany Yes, I am wearing clothes, but it was hot (hence the hat). Also, if I’m being completely honest here, I didn’t set this u... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The School Song (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 75)

  

  Me: back row, 2nd from left, Lady Di ‘flick’ Welcome to year two of our weekly series of ‘link-up’ Posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and famil... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Flying Day and Night”

  

  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 06 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Kissing in Doorways

  

  It is 2006, Majorca. I am approximately 4 months pregnant with my second son. My 6 year old, first-born son is young enough to still indulge me in a moment of... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The 10th First Day of Term

  

  The boy is beginning to become a man. I can remember his tiny little knots of knees dangling from the over-adequate capacity of his small grey shorts as he bega... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Me and Mine, August Family Portrait

  

  August has been mainly sunshine for us. I never thought I’d hear myself say that. We have been able to get out into the garden (not to enjoy it, just to... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Family of Other Animals

  

  Revisiting an old post today from the weekly Life’s a Journey series which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Play Day

  

  What a perfect summer’s day. Stockeld Park, near Wetherby, has a new ‘Summer Experience’ adventure and we decided to check it out. Smart move, since it is packe... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nights Under Canvas (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 74)

  

  Welcome to year two of our weekly series of ‘link-up’ Posts which reflect on life’s journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more info). Is... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Mum’s New Job Back Home”

  

  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 02 August 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION