First Parent-less Holidays (‘Life’s a Journey’ Link-Up, Week 20)
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 beauty of my job is […]
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Becoming a Parent (‘Life’s a Journey’ Blog Hop, Week 19)
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 had been a tiny bit […]
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 […]
Rollermania! (‘Life’s a Journey’ Series, Week 17)
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). There are certain eras that can […]
The Lo-Tech Times of Childhood (Life’s a Journey Series, Week 16)
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). When I was growing up, I […]
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 […]
Close Up On a Classic – The ‘Clackers’
I hope you haven’t come here for mind-blowing super-macro photography this week, chaps. You may be disappointed. This is an in-depth delve into the social history of Clackers. Homage to […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
The Song You Snogged Your Hand To… (“Life’s a Journey” series, Week 7).
Last week we celebrated some of your first memories of Movies. This week we are turning our attentions to music. Specifically, the music of your youth which moved you. We are talking […]
‘Life’s a Journey’ series. Week 3 – Earliest writings, by Helen
Last week in the series we looked at your old school portraits. I apologise for saying this, but quite frankly some were just nasty! This week we are taking a […]
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 […]
