Old Teen Magazines (‘Life’s a Journey’ Blog Hop, Week 18)
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). The long, hot summer of 1976 […]
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Close Up on a Classic – Eagle Eyed Action Man!
Since I am actually a girl, the best thing about Action Man (or GI Joe if you’re from across the Pond) during my childhood was that I could use him […]
Pink NHS Specs,1975 (Life’s a Journey Series, Week 14)
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). After my semi-negligent parents failed to […]
A Rope, Some Pals and ‘Jelly on a Plate’ (Life’s a Journey Series: Week 13)
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). Last week, my 12 year old […]
‘Blue’: Girl Guides, Revisited (Life’s a Journey, week 11)
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). I noticed last week […]
A Relaxing Sunday Stroll (With THESE Kids? Ha!)
Picture the serene beauty of the English countryside. It’s a beautiful Spring day. The sun has finally made an appearance and the daffodils are emerging from their sleep. We are […]
Life’s a Journey. Week 9: Favourite childhood books
Having paid homage to your (and my) Grandparents last week, I thought we’d trot a little further down the Lane of Memory this week with some literary indulgence. What were […]
A face made for kissing
I just wanted to take a moment to wallow in the unique feeling of Mother Love. You know that moment when a face is presented to you, full of concentration […]
Millennium Baby reaches his twelfth year
My Millennium baby. What a ruddy stupid time to be pregnant. Whilst everyone else in the entire Universe was out partying to the event of a lifetime which only comes […]
Guest Post – Are you making a childhood to remember?
What I Want My Children To Remember About Their Childhood by Brae Craig at I am NOT a VOLCANO!!!(and other such stories) I have always had a good memory. Most people […]
The hand-me-down kid
This photo was taken in 2009 when Georgie was 9 years old. The coat was beginning to become one of those things which only Losers wear. Not cool. Makes me […]
Baby Shoes, revisited 12 years on
I just found these in a box, alongside a picture of the little man in question wearing them. These were George’s first ever shoes. I saved them. I am indeed […]
About the Boys
Things I love about the big ‘un:- the way his right eye goes all wobbly when he’s drinking with intent. So like his dad (wobbly genes?) the fact that he […]
Swimming ‘sustificates’ & other mispronunciations
I am smiling. For two very good reasons. 1. My littlest Little Man has just received his very first award for swimming. 5 whole metres. Get in there, son! 2. As […]
Childhood’s Simple Pleasures
Recently, my small, wise 4 year old child achieved a milestone. He got a new scooter and he learned the art of balance. It was a little tiny jump into […]
