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SaveEveryStep - family stories past and present
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A blog which is relentless in its mission to remind you of the thousands of childhood and other memories which your family treasures, and to encourage you to capture and preserve them as part of your legacy for the future.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 204 )
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Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Was There a Time Before the Black-out?”
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 01 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “2 Miles to Breakfast”
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 24 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Anxious One
This is the face of anxiety. It might not look like it, but we are having a turbulent period of separation issues. It has been so bad at times that he would... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “All the ‘gen’ from 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 17 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Old Game, New Rules (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 63)
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). Wow. Read more
Posted on 14 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Me and Mine – May Family Portrait
It’s May, a rainy birthday portrait for this particular Taurean, and time for our monthly family portrait. Where better than the steps to our garden deck, with ... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “A ‘Prang’”
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 10 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Childhood Birthday Parties (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 62)
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 07 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Is the War Nearly Over?”
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 03 May 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
I Limp, Therefore I Am
Sometimes the elephant in the room must be acknowledged and embraced. This is me. A slightly unconventional, but truthful self-portrait. Oh, and the dogs whom,... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Growing up with Cigarettes (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 61)
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 30 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Marking Time”
Apologies for being a little late this week…briefly hospitalised!! A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ to his RAF comrades) was my Uncle, but we... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Hospitalised! (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 60)
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). I am... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “A Quick Note from Mum”
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 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Tiny Texting
Ollie is six. His babysitter taught him to text me – a genius idea designed to distract him from the current phase of separation anxiety he has whenever I am ou... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Big Sex Talk (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 59)
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). In my... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Walking AND Talking? Phone Nostalgia! (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Wee...
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 26 March 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Marching Around a Dump”
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 22 March 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Chickenpox! (‘Life’s a Journey’ Nostalgia Link-Up, Week 57)
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). For me,... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “On the Move Again”
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 15 March 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION