Tag Archives: Dad

Today is March 15th

Today is my Dad’s birthday. If he were still with us, he would have been 94. He was only 67 when he died and I’m coming up for my 67th birthday this year. I lit a candle for him today. … Continue reading

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Thoughts of Dad: 15th March 2022

The candle flickers, The silver hearts dance What I’d give to hold you If I had the chance. Today you would’ve been 93, But time stood still And you’ll always be Sixty seven, the year you passed, Twenty six years … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Dad: 2021

My Dad had a wacky sense of humour, and he was one of the best. He was always there for me, and even if I did something daft (like move in with a guy and his two kids for nearly … Continue reading

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Elderflowers and wine

You may remember these pictures from last year Well the tree is in flower now and everything is white. Sadly my phone took lousy pictures My Dad made wine. It was lovely stuff, and in later years more like rocket … Continue reading

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May Musings

May is a busy month for us, or rather me as there is quite a lot going on. Other Brother’s wedding anniversary is on the 8th, ours is the 10th, my birthday the 12th, and Mum’s on the 22nd. Today … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Dad 2020

My Dad would have been 91 today but he will always be 67 as he was in 1996 when he died. As is our way, we have lit a candle and stood it in front of his photo. The little … Continue reading

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Memories of Dad

Every day when we walk the dog round the block, we pass a tree laden, no GROANING, with elderberries. These pictures were taken with my phone last night, but don’t begin to give you an idea of just how much … Continue reading

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Today, 23rd September

My FIL would have been 97 today, so we will be lighting a candle in his memory. Hubby says his Dad liked me, and I like to think so as we had some great debates and differences of opinions, but … Continue reading

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Today, 18th July

I lit a candle here today and set it in front of my parents’ photograph on the table. It’s 6 months ago today that my Mum died. Half a year, and in that half year, we’ve had my Dad’s birthday … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Dad

My Dad would have been 88 today, and after we’d done all our running around, we went into the Abbey to light a candle. The Lady Chapel was empty with just a few candles on the stand, so we were … Continue reading

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