…on this day, my dad, David, was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire. He was the elder of two children and his sister, Joyce, shared the same birthday two years later. Unfortunately he died suddenly and much too young in 1984, … Continue reading
The clocks go back tonight. This always brings to mind a surreal conversation years ago with my mother-in-law & her sister, as we drove them back home. My m-i-l was watching a flock of birds flying overhead on their way … Continue reading
Just some summery garden photos to celebrate the season.
In these strange and uncertain times, I’ve been indulging a penchant for some traditional comfort food. Some of these weren’t necessarily favourites in childhood, when the exotic was more appealing than the everyday, but now have a nostalgic appeal. The … Continue reading
Originally posted on Past To Present Genealogy:
If you think reading the census is dull, think again. It can reveal some unexpected gems. I thought I’d share a few I’ve viewed over the years – ones I’ve found, and some…
I managed to come over all decisive today and finish off the mixed-media piece I started a few weeks ago on a course at Malvern Hills College. It was acrylic-based and also I learned how to do gelli prints and … Continue reading
Popped in on Lower Smite Farm briefly today. The cowslip meadow is in fine fig! Enjoy…
Just a bit of phoneography fun – and Game of Thrones is back!
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Originally posted on Random Treasure:
It’s been quiet on the blog front in recent weeks. Preoccupied with the summer holidays and a whole bunch of other highly pleasurable activities, I just haven’t had time or inclination to settle down to…
