All of us children, with the dogs in Pitlochry. One of the most memorable holidays I had as a child was to Pitlochry in Scotland in 1965. In those days, a lack of continuous motorways meant the journeys took a lot longer, and in our case two days! I was seven and travelled with my… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Memorable Holidays
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National Mutt Day – July 31st
Click the image for more information. Today is ideal to share a story about my 'mutt', my Heinz 5, mongrel dog. His name was Ricky and my Mum and Dad let me choose him from a pet shop window. It was my seventh birthday, and he was to be my gift. Ricky was the brightest… Continue reading National Mutt Day – July 31st
A Thailand Oddity, the Journey Starts.
Recently I reposted an article written by Julia Blake, a great author who writes about her life and books on her blog, Now meet Paul White, who has given up his life in the UK to start afresh in Thailand. This is the first of his travel blog, and I suspect, if this is anything… Continue reading A Thailand Oddity, the Journey Starts.
Life Changing! A True life Story
Have you met Julia Blake? She writes a blog posts every couple of weeks, and her life reads like a story - always interesting. That’s why I thought I’d share it with you. This week she talked about frustrations we’ve all encounter. Subscribe while you are there. Julia is also a fantastic author with many… Continue reading Life Changing! A True life Story
Today is National Cousins Day
Cousins are extended family members who share a special bond. Connected through common ancestry many form unique relationships. Over the years, having done family history, I can see how many cousins lost touch due to families moving out of the area they were brought in. I’ve lost touch with two of mine completely, and my… Continue reading Today is National Cousins Day
Karen’s Chat on Pretty Sunflowers
As I sit in the armchair, this is my view. I think you could describe them as glorious with their vibrant yellow petals. Did you know they track the sun’s movement? It’s a phenomenon known as heliotropism. The tallest sunflower ever grown was thirty feet high. A German gardener called Hans-Peter Schiffer holds the record.… Continue reading Karen’s Chat on Pretty Sunflowers
Karen’s Chat about Writing and Junk Journals.
Yes it’s an odd combination for a subject. But it’s what I’m thinking about at the moment. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been doing a lot of writing. Just final edits of my books before publication. I’ve finished my time travel story, Time Lines, and now working on Play the Game. Yesterday, in my… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Writing and Junk Journals.
National Patch Day
Click on image for more information My teenage years were in the seventies and it was known for its vibrant and expressive fashion. One iconic element was the colourful patches worn on clothing. These patches, often made of embroidered or printed fabric, added a unique touch to garments, transforming them into personalized statements. I wore… Continue reading National Patch Day
How Many Lives Have You Lived?
Everyone says we have just one life that we should live to the full, and we should. Recently, I had a conversation about childhood. I used to be best friends with this person’s brother, and he also had a best friend that hung around with us,or maybe I hung around with them. Two boys, and… Continue reading How Many Lives Have You Lived?
Brown Bread in a Can!
I’m reading a book set in America and came across brown bread in a tin. What! Bread in tin? I had to look it up and it’s real. How interesting! For those of you confused, you can read about it here The book also mentioned Kool Aid. I remember coming across this when holidaying in… Continue reading Brown Bread in a Can!
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