Driving Test Nostalgia (‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia Link-Up, week 50)
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). On the day of my 17th […]
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Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Sleeping with your clothes on”
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 near-70 […]
First steps on the career ladder (‘Life’s a Journey’ weekly nostalgia Link-Up, week 49)
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). New year, new theme, so how […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Coffee, Music & Sarnies at 16000ft”
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 near-70 […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Turning 19″
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 near-70 […]
Christmas Cake Kitsch (‘Life’s a Journey’ weekly nostalgia Link-Up, week 48)
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 we dragged out our […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Crew Tactics”
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 near-70 […]
Tinsel and Tat (‘Life’s a Journey’ weekly nostalgia Link-Up, week 47)
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). In our house there is a […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Bale-Out and Dinghy Drills”
Apologies to regular readers for the lack of a published post last Friday. PC meltdown in our house, now thankfully restored! A bit of background for newcomers Joe (aka ‘Mac’ […]
Board Games (‘Life’s a Journey’ weekly nostalgia Link-Up, week 46)
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). Yesterday I began the traditional pre-Christmas […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “A scorched backside & pigs’ toenails”
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 near-70 […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “She’s a sweet kid, I like her a lot”
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 near-70 […]
Learning to swim (‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia Link-Up, week 43)
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 love it when I […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: Lest we forget
This week marks another Remembrance Day. I cannot let this go by without acknowledgement, so rather than publish another letter this week I have decided to tell Joe’s story so […]
Remember Remember (‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia Link-Up, week 42)
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). ————————————————————————- This is the season which […]
