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• Me and Mine, July Family Pawtrait

  

  July has been hot and we have been mostly sweating, so I thought we’d share our cooler extremeties this month. Don’t panic – you’ll find no bottoms here! Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “‘Flu and Mourning”

  

  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 26 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Adapting to Adopting

  

  I have been mulling over this story for a while. Now I’m ready to tell it. My husband and I came together late in life. we have four children between us, rangin... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stuff Wot I Made (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 73)

  

  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 23 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Nose-dive Over the Handlebars!”

  

  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 19 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Into the School Archives

  

  Every now and again I get to indulge in someone else’s memories. Yes, I have a great job. Yesterday I spent the day at a local school who have diligently... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Leaving School (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 72)

  

  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 16 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Illness 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 12 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sports Days, Then and Now (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 71)

  

  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). The... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Funeral Duties”

  

  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 05 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Holiday Disasters (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 70)

  

  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). We... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Me and Mine, June Family Portrait

  

  Just in the nick of June. The dog, true to form, invaded our shoot, so in the interest of real life experience, I’ve included that one too! Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Bad Boy, Good Boy”

  

  A bit of background for newcomers On the week of Armed Forces Day UK, as well as the anniversary of Joe’s birthday, I hope you will enjoy sharing in this... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Close up on a Classic (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 69)

  

  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 25 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “A Missing Parcel”

  

  A bit of background for newcomers This week marks the anniversary of Joe’s birthday. He was born 88 years ago and it seems a fitting tribute to mark the occasio... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Re-Birthday….

  

  It’s rare that I mention my third child on this Blog directly, but today is a special birthday for her. Yes, she’s a girl. Did you know I had a third child?... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “A Spot of Bother”

  

  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 14 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• In Praise of Aunties (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 67)

  

  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). Always... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Fattening Cockerels for Christmas”

  

  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 07 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• We Two (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 65)

  

  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). Just me... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION