Category Archives: nostalgia

Capturing the Moment

“Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no delay, no procrastination; never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.”~Lord Chesterfield. The above quote sums up an important lesson I … Continue reading

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Traditions. And Mince Pies, Just Like Mum Used to Make.

“‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house,    Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”~ Clement Clark Moore. As I hung the Christmas wreath on my front door this year, I tallied up the number of … Continue reading

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Revisiting Homes of the Past

During my recent visit to the Blue Mountains, the area in which I spent my earliest years, I paid a visit to a number of homes throughout the area that had played a significant role in my childhood days. At … Continue reading

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The Long and Winding Road ~ An Adult Perspective

This morning, before he went to school, I took thirteen year old Adam, (um…fourteen before the month ends!) to the dentist. He was just a tad overdue for a visit and well, yes, he has grown a lot this year, … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge ~ One

Last weeks WordPress Photo Challenge theme was “One”. Yes, I know, I’m late, but I really wanted to share a photo and a short story…. Sitting silently alone, in the midst of…well…nothing, I spotted this old park bench. I visited … Continue reading

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