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A Final Farewell

Monday, March 15, 2010

You call out ‘goodbye.’ Maybe there’s a token peck on the cheek, a shared smile, a brief hug. The car pulls away and you go back to your book, your day, your life. Later you imagine them flying over the sea. They should be there now. Exploring the ancient city, fulfilling a dream, to see [...]

Say ‘Boo’ to the best Disney Blu Ray film yet

Saturday, September 26, 2009

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Say ‘Boo’ to the best Disney Blu Ray film yet

It’s dark and warm. There is a small head lying against my neck, another resting on my shoulder, both within kissing distance, which I take advantage of as we snuggle up close and watch the film. I love moments like this. Where we’re totally relaxed and comfortable. Where there’s no other agenda but to have [...]

To bath but not to Bath

Saturday, September 19, 2009

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Today we should have been in Bath. We should have been in Bath with my friend Zerilda. We should have been in Bath with my friend Zerilda and her two kids, kids that my two kids adore, and that I kind of love too. Bugger bugger bugger. Instead, I plan to be in the bath with a glass of [...]

When Grannies Go Bad

Thursday, August 27, 2009

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There’s a little something I need to share with you. I almost forgot, but thank Bob, I came across it today as I was scanning through some old pics. Seriously, you are going to be so glad I found this again, honest, you’ll probably want to shake my hand and send me lots of money and a [...]

Vickie and Colin Get Hitched

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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My cousin Vic is one of a kind. Strong willed, outgoing, loyal, stubborn, adventurous, practical, hilarious, enthusiastic, loving. There is no one like her and she never changes. You take her as you find her and if you don’t like what you find then too bad. The thing is, you probably will like her. You might be [...]

Nobody In

Friday, August 21, 2009

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I’m not here. I’m writing a reading type thing for my cousin’s wedding. She wants something silly and fun and sweet. The only thing is, the wedding is on Monday. Arghhhhhhhhhh. SO I’m not here. And neither is this glass of wine or that Guu chocolate mousse thing. Oh, and I added my twitter account so if you get [...]

Camping Butterflies

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

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She perches languidly atop brightly coloured foliage. Shades of pink, white and south sea island blue. Long, soft, slightly awkward in appearance, she exudes an air of contentment, of comfort. Occasionally she lose her grip and slips a little, only to wiggle and lurch her way back up to the sweet spot. Then she settles [...]

Almost Like a Snail

Sunday, August 2, 2009

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Today I am almost…just a little bit… like a snail. I don’t mean that I am slow. Or slimy. I can’t climb up high walls. I don’t hang around in people’s gardens and worry their plants. No really, I don’t. But I am like a snail Because I now have a home I can carry… I could even probably wear it if I [...]

Bye Bye Nursery

Friday, July 17, 2009

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Tomorrow today is Miss M’s last day in Nursery. I’m not sure if she grasps the enormity of the occasion. Or maybe it’s not enormous when you are 4. Maybe the bigger things are whether or not that spider on the wall is still going to be there, or if he has truly gone to do his shopping as [...]

Do these kids look sick to you?

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

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Back to school tomorrow, hooray. No swine flu here. And I couldn’t resist the one below as tonight we got to say goodbye to my lovely Ju. Her 2 weeks in the UK have flown by, and been a little tainted by the blumming lergy alert, but at least we managed to spend an evening with her. [...]