Category Archives: Family

Facebook Novice

Posted on June 15, 2016 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

After a lot of thought and advice I finally decided to join Facebook. To be honest, it was when my cousin in Australia joined and we realised we could post family photographs. Initially the friend who helps me with this … Continue reading →

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Review catch up May 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

Weeks have passed, visits made, eye zapped, cataract operation,  sprained ankle and many books listened to but no blog produced. As a result I am making this a review catch up. Books on audio (in no particular order) Elizabeth and … Continue reading →

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Birthday

Posted on May 29, 2015 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

    “Ten ways to celebrate the last birthday of my 8th decade 1.  Tidy the garden (with a lot of help).  Be glad that the bluebells, aquilegia, wallflowers, forget-me-nots and peonies had consulted and decided to bloom in concert. 2.  … Continue reading →

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Button box

Posted on March 9, 2015 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

“At the top of the garden, the camelia is covered in pink flowers, bright enough for me to see.  Purple wild crocuses have spread into the lawn and snowdrops brighten the ground under the hedge.  Catkins hang from the hazel … Continue reading →

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Amazon-free Christmas 2014

Posted on November 21, 2014 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

Family emails, texts and phone calls were exchanged early this month.  Some members are spending the Christmas holiday in Australia and the time they are away also involves two birthdays.  Presents must be bought, wrapped and given by the end of … Continue reading →

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World War I, 100 Years On 1914-2014

Posted on November 9, 2014 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

Transcribed below  (all spelling and punctuation is as written) is one of three mudstained letters in my possession, written on small sheets of  cheap paper in fading pencil.  Billy Brown was my grandmother Lizzie’s brother, my great uncle.  Willie, referred … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia

Posted on April 21, 2014 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

Is nostalgia good for you? My 78th birthday is just a month away. It’s the school holidays and my granddaughter is staying with me. At nearly 11 she is full of questions and I can’t resist reminiscing. I like to … Continue reading →

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Drains

Posted on March 5, 2014 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

Aston Villa 4 Norwich 1. A great result. Granddaughter and I set out in the rain to meet up with her father and brother, who have been to the match. We are meeting at the station for their journey home. … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

So often, Christmas passes in a blur of presents, good food, good drink and good company. This year was no different in most respects except that we celebrated Christmas at my house for the first time since I developed WMD. … Continue reading →

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