Juxtaposition:the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. (Oxford Dictionary) Eldest is away on her travels. The second big adventure away from us, in the same number of years. This time, she is further afield. I can’t as easily jump in a car […]
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I’m visiting
I’m over on Thursday’s Child lovely blog, talking about baby wearing today. Even dug up a couple of rare photos of me doing the wearing. Please pop over and say hello. I’m not allowed to tell you which of the children it is in the sling. My children always wore […]
Read moreDo we have to go?
There are times when one or two of the children decide they don’t want to go out, as they scowl from the door. They declare, as they sit in the car, that they are not going to enjoy it. They’d rather be at home. Playing in the garden. Smile. As […]
Read moreDear Daughter: about being happy
Dear Daughter Back again with another square for your Dear Daughter quilt. I know you liked my last letter, especially the cake part. Not sure I can offer cake this time, but we will see. This letter is about being happy. Some people seem to float through life being happy, […]
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