In 1966 and 67, Mums and Dad lived in England. “You must have loved going to see the beautiful historical sites, Mums. And all of those art galleries must have…
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Hidden Treasures!
Mums and I discovered the most exquisite treasure! We received this Facebook message from my sister, Liz, saying: “Look at this post. It says that a beautifully painted rock is…
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Calling all rabbits!
I have never liked cake. At my birthday parties, Mums knew to make me an ice cream cake. I simply couldn’t stomach the chocolate or vanilla sponge varieties that my…
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A Royal Affair!
My mother is a Royalist. My gran and aunt were also Royalists Deluxe! Mums has a whole collection of magazines that were passed down to her from gran. There is…
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Lady Jane Grey?!
Birds had not played a large part in our lives. Then we moved to a farm in Blanco, George and things changed radically. Suddenly we had guinea fowl that skittered…
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Lost & Found!
“For there is nothing lost, that may be found, if sought.” Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene Have you ever lost something? I regularly lose things, particularly my IPad, phone, glasses…
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Walking on Planks!
Have you ever skidded down the passageway on your bottom? As children, we used to run along the passageway in our pyjamas, and then launch ourselves onto our bottoms. We…
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Sublime in Nature!
“Overall, my aim is to make the world a brighter place, through the use of illustration.” Nande Hattingh I wriggled my feet in the grass, took a deep breath of…
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My Love Affair!
I am in love with George. I have been for quite a few years. I will tell you about this love affair – in depth. “Why don’t you come and…
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Best Friends!
At the age of fourteen, she came to live with me. “What is your name?” I asked her gently, not expecting a response. Not meeting my eyes, she cowered from…
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