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Monthly Archives: November 2013
A dull Autumn day? Not at all…
You wouldn’t have known, looking out ‘cross the grass, The night time ice leaving frost as it passed, That the day would not brighten; though light it has been, The chill of the day, no warmth have we seen. But … Continue reading
Even the Pearly Gates are not immune to the relentless privatisation offensive…
I’ve often wondered about a phone line to Heaven so that on those days when you are really missing someone when it would be nice just to have a chat with your mum, dad, sister, brother….anyone really, how brilliant it would … Continue reading
Posted in Family life
Tagged angel, celestial, conversation, family, god, gods, happy hunting ground, Heaven, Heaven's Gate, Heaven's Gate operator, Pearly gates, phone, religion
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The traditional family Sunday: roast dinner, family walks….
Have you noticed that as you get older the memories of your childhood become rosier and cosier? The expression ‘through rose tinted glasses’ becomes less of a euphemism and more of a way of instilling into your children just how … Continue reading
Posted in Family Days Out
Tagged countryside, family walk, forest, fungus, Lewesdon Hill, National Trust, trees, trip, walking. day out, wood
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