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Janus Look 4

Over two months have gone by since I had my Bells Palsy attack, and I look a lot more normal now, although my eye still won’t blink, and my dentist...
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Maria and the Bellasis Family 29

Written by Edith I have been given the job of sorting out my sister’s possessions. There is very little to sort, as she apparently gave all her...

Maria and the Bellasis Family 28

I am enjoying my work with the Royal Embroiderers. I recently met a very interesting widow, Mrs. Henrietta Grace Smyth Baden-Powell. Her husband...

Maria and the Bellasis Family 27

I feel like there is very little to write in my diary these days, but I should mention weddings and funerals. I have inherited my mother’s arthritis...

Maria and the Bellasis Family 26

1891 I was so pleased when I was sent a note by Sister Aloysia (Cecelia Bellasis) to invite me to rejoin the convent as an annuitant. There were two...

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404 of my comments have received 408 Great Feedback votes

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Hi Paul

Posted on Tue, 23 Aug 2022

Hi Paul

Lovely poem.  And such a big question about what happens next.  I don't think about rain or sun or weather of any sort. All I want for my heaven is to see my loved ones again. And to be able to watch over and help my loved ones...

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Posted in Does it Rain in Heaven?

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Hi Rhiannon

Posted on Thu, 25 Aug 2022

Hi Rhiannon

 

I love scrabble so found your poem delightful.  You brought into all the strategies and frustrations that we all experience when playing it. Since I have been ill, I haven't been back to my scrabble group but play by...

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Posted in Where's the Z?

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Hi Jenny

Posted on Wed, 24 Aug 2022

Hi Jenny

Such a calming poem - I felt better for having read it.

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Posted in What I Love

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Hi Jenny

Posted on Sat, 13 Aug 2022

Hi Jenny

 

I like the idea of sharing feelings with a tree. I hope you are both more comfortable now.

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Posted in Contemplation

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Hi Paul

Posted on Sun, 14 Aug 2022

Hi Paul

 

I was so caught up in the story I had to read both parts right away.  You should never trust anyone who wears mauve shoes with a red dress. I really enjoyed it.

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Posted in Charmed (Part Two of Two)

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Hi Paul

Posted on Tue, 02 Aug 2022

Hi Paul

 

You are such a wordsmith - I enjoy reading your work to discover new words and new meanings for words. 

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Posted in Night Whispers

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Hi Rhiannon

Posted on Thu, 04 Aug 2022

Hi Rhiannon

 

It is easy to picture your poem, and relate it to similar paths I have walked.

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Posted in Near Titley

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Hi Lindy

Posted on Wed, 03 Aug 2022

Hi Lindy

 

I loved this.  And the idea that a vase holds one's history, and the enjoyment of each use, including the flowers that please as much if not more at their end  - a beautiful thought. 

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Posted in Age Cannot Wither Her

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Very clever and full of many

Posted on Tue, 02 Aug 2022

Very clever and full of many meanings. 

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Posted in No Chips Left At The Westminster Casino

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HI Jenny

Posted on Mon, 01 Aug 2022

HI Jenny

 

Another very beautiful poem, such a nice way you have with words.

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Posted in Fingal's Cave

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