Was life really better fifty years ago? The majority of responders on one of the facebook pages that I follow seem to think so. They cite fond memories of family Sunday lunches when the shops were … [Read more...]
Make Do and Mend
“When did you last buy a new garment?” Mmmm! Does my tee shirt count? I did not actually buy it myself - it was a gift at Christmas. “And how many of you buy new outfits every season?” That was a … [Read more...]
Taking Stock 2022
At midnight last night, from the comfort of my easy chair, I watched my neighbours’ fireworks display through my window. 2021 has ended. Time to take stock. REFLECTING: the year began with … [Read more...]
Christmas
“I’m going to ask Father Christmas for magic” declared my brother John with all the confidence of a six-year-old who still believes. However, with the responsibility of the big sister who had been … [Read more...]
Vintage Sepia Photographs
Have you inherited a box of vintage photos? Carefully posed sepia portraits of family members without any idea who they might be. While clearing my Father’s office we found photos which we decided … [Read more...]
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