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 near-70 […]
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, paradoxically, were badgering me to […]
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). Sometimes the world just […]
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 never met. His […]
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 going in […]
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 near-70 […]
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 […]
