Category: memories
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Can You Return to Your Childhood?
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I was still feeling a little cheated that I could not walk to the water’s edge, (see previous post) but I tried to summon up a little enthusiasm for the other reason we were here on Hayling Island. We were here at Anita’s request to take a trip on the island’s Light Railway, which…
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What skill would you like to learn? #Piano #MyDad
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Apart from wishing I was a techno genius, I have always wanted to be able to play the piano. My father, bless him, who I never got meet thanks to WW2, could play like an angel, I have been told. He could also cut a mad rug, and I have this mental picture of a…
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Reliving a Perfect Moment… #Memories
…Tomorrow, I have been promised a visit to the sea. This may not mean much to you, but it is monumental for me. I need regular sea fixes to keep my sanity and soul intact, and for many reasons, I haven’t had one this year. I have been remembering another time like this… After a…
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Old Age, old house, old memories…
I have noticed lately that our house is starting to look rather shabby. The paintwork looks dull, and the walls have seen better days. As for the grubby ceilings, well, it makes me giddy even thinking about trying to paint them, now I’m an old lady! I remember the good old days when climbing up…
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A Broken Rainbow…
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My granddaughter dropped her kaleidoscope from the top window Tiny, coloured pieces scattered across the patio I heard her footsteps running down the stairs Holding my breath, hoping she wouldn’t fall Three-year-olds often know no fear The tiny jewels shone under bright sunlight Lost treasure belonging to the shining ones Running into the kitchen, where…
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Tuesday #Poetry…
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in #achievements, #Dark, #Fiction, #Magic, #Memes, #Words, #writing, art, blogging, inspiration, memories, Poetry, sharing interestsI have painted myself into a corner this morning… so many half-finished jobs left over from yesterday! So, in order for me to catch up, how about a couple of Anita’s amazing poems? Thanks sis, I love your poems… 💖💖💖
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The Best Walk…
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Whenever life gets too hard of complicated, I have to get out of the house and go for a walk. My garden is great for those sticky moments, the ones that will make you scream if you don’t get out of the house and take five. I have had several of those moments this week,…
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The Birthday Surprise Pictures…
This post is in addition to yesterday’s post about my 80th birthday surprise (you can read it HERE) I had to do it like this because I was due to attend a special birthday party for me and time was short. I have been spoiled rotten on this birthday and loved every minute… When I…
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Yesterday, the best Day of the Week…
Yesterday, the Best Day of the Week… Yesterday was a family day, but I did manage to post something in the morning before they arrived. Family visits are precious, and we suspect that our family are making sure we get regular visits now we are older and don’t get out much. The years seem to…