Tag Archives: family

Birthday cake

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

Happy birthday to my brother! I made this cake to mark the occasion, because I really appreciate the support he has given me and my family, but also, more importantly, just for being the person that he is. He is … Continue reading →

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mothering

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

Christ Church St Laurence has been connected with my family for a long time. It was reported that my eccentric great Aunt Bee regularly slept on the church grounds, with the apparent blessing of the rector. My daughter, daiskmeliadorn, attends … Continue reading →

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together

Posted on November 9, 2016 by

In August I developed a sore back while running to work. Over a few weeks it gradually got better and I started running to work again. After about a week of running the same thing happened again. Suspecting something significant … Continue reading →

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detour

Posted on April 18, 2016 by

[Matt survives surgery!] Following his ’emergency’ admission to hospital a few weeks ago, after tests, discussions, and some thinking time, it was decided that the best option for Matt would be to have part of his large bowel removed. So … Continue reading →

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Meeting Rose in Haven, with joy

Posted on February 9, 2016 by

I met for coffee with Dr Rose Ellis today. We went to Haven. [“Haven. tailoring coffee joyously”] I found this place when I was looking for somewhere to meet Rose – near Central Station, but not too close to Rat … Continue reading →

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written off

Posted on January 4, 2016 by

When my mother realised her reaction times and physical abilities had significantly declined, she handed in her driver’s licence and bequeathed her car to me. For a number of years we used the car to drive my mother to medical … Continue reading →

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beautiful, but alone

Posted on August 10, 2015 by

Our magnolia tree, which was planted by my parents about 40 years ago, is flowering: [magnolia flower – winter 2015] It’s had a hard life. I remember when it was only just planted, maybe about a year old, our dalmatian … Continue reading →

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