Category Archives: father
Revisiting Ghosts of the Past
“The more enlightened our houses are, the more their walls ooze ghosts”. ~ Italo Calvino When I had the chance to wander freely around the home and garden of one of my best friends from my childhood, I did not … Continue reading
What’s Behind the Fear of Parting with “Stuff”?
Yesterday I spoke about my thoughts on “Adopting the Minimalist Approach”, a subject which I feel quite strongly about for my own life, and although the concept is to “minimise” the material and emotional baggage in our lives, I have … Continue reading
Recollections of Comfort and Security
“Ah! There’s nothing like staying home for real comfort” ~Jane Austen. Once in a while, memories of my first childhood home re-emerge, usually brought about by a mention of the area I once live in, and every time it happens … Continue reading
Apple Pie, For My Father.
If he were here today, my father would be coming to my home for dinner tonight, to share his special day with my family. I’m sure that there wouldn’t be any of the fuss and fanfare of a large party … Continue reading
