Joe’s Letters, WWII: “A spot of bother”
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 […]
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In Praise of Aunties (‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia Link-Up, week 67)
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). Always the bridesmaid, never […]
Joe’s Letters, WWII: “Fattening cockerels for Christmas”
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 […]
We Two (‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia Link-Up, week 65)
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). Just me and him. […]
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 near-70 […]
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 near-70 […]
Strictly Taboo (‘Life’s a Journey’ nostalgia Link-Up, week 64)
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). Time to recall the […]
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 near-70 […]
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. Not only are […]
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 a slightly inattentive […]
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 near-70 […]
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). Regrettably, there is another […]
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 […]
