As soon as the Royal family were summoned, the BBC broke into the programmes to broadcast events. I just wanted to write something to mark the passing of our great Queen.
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Today is #JustBecause Day
Click on image I love the sound of that. Today I have free licence to do anything I want ... just because. Yesterday we had friends around for curry night. Hubby cooked, we had delicious food and great banter. The day before we had my six-year old, very chatty granddaughter to stay. We had a… Continue reading Today is #JustBecause Day
#SaharasMusings – Returning eBooks
I read this recently and must say how much I agree. It’s scandalous. I’ve read books and seen how easily Amazon told me I could return for a refund. So, please, read this and don’t ever return a book once bought. #SaharasMusings – Returning eBooks
National Aviation Day
The first female aviator to fly single handed across the Atlantic ocean was Amelia Earhart. She was declared dead in January 1939 when she disappeared in 1937 after attempting to circumnavigate the globe. The Wright brothers were Orville and Wilber, and they invented and flew the first airplane in December 1903. To learn more about… Continue reading National Aviation Day
Great Posts to Read
Each month Julie and I write a blog post from the National Calendar and present them on the Norns Triad blog. They are really great fun to write as we choose a subject, do some research, and write it up. These are the two for September, which then go into our newsletter Click on the… Continue reading Great Posts to Read
National Lighthouse Day
Lighthouse Day honours the beacons of light that have guarded our coastlines for hundreds of years. I’m very lucky to live on an island and we have several, each of them, bold and beautiful as they stand proud. Click on the image to find out more about this day. Our most spectacular one is called… Continue reading National Lighthouse Day
International Day of the Tiger
Tigers are indeed beautiful animals, so strong and powerful. They are instantly recognisable with their dark vertical stripes and orange/red fur. Find our more about this magnificent creature by clicking on the picture above. A few facts about tigers you may not know: They rely primarily on sound and sight to hunt, rather than smell.They… Continue reading International Day of the Tiger
National Moth Week
Moths are fascinating creatures, and we celebrate them in this last week of July. Click the image below to read my post on Norns Triad Publications
What Are You Up To?
My Saturday looks like this: Pitch an Pace - currently Kit, the main character, sits with her hands tied in a cave, and opposite her is a killer wearing a scream mask. Last night I watched a YouTube video about making your own emellismemts out of scraps. I’m a big crafter and that excites me.… Continue reading What Are You Up To?
Birthdays of the Past
I recently wrote about Uncle Alan as I remembered the life he lived. Remembering A Life Lived Today, July 20th, is my maternal grandmother’s birthday. Nana was born in 1904. Although I remember her fondly, it’s something else that comes to mind when I think of her. Alzheimers. Research conducted shows that, in 2019, there… Continue reading Birthdays of the Past
World of Stories 