Category Archives: blogging

Closing Down

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

I’ve been thinking about this for a while.  Our lives have changed and the purpose of the blog has gone.  Who knows when or if Becky will attempt independent living again.  Every story needs an end, and I think this … Continue reading →

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Gift From Sweden

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

A package arrived today from a fellow blogger in Sweden. She kindly, and generously, offered to send some of her Goat’s Milk Soap for Becky to try. She’s never met us, only through our writing. I was stunned, and gladly … Continue reading →

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One Of My Old Loves

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

My new camera arrived today. I’m so excited! It’s a digital SLR. I have no idea how to use it, but I won’t let that dull my enthusiasm. I always used to have a decent camera, even if it was … Continue reading →

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Birmingham

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Becky and I are off to my home town tomorrow, arriving on Wednesday.  I’ve packed the bags; Tim Horton’s cappuccino, Ziploc freezer bags, and Hershey chocolate bars (although I can’t understand that preference myself).  I shall return with a variety … Continue reading →

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100th Post

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

Yep, I’ve reached a century, in blogging terms, anyway. In a few days it will be the one year anniversary of this blog. I figured I’ve written between 40,000 and 50,000 words; a book. I’ve written a book! I originally … Continue reading →

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Versatile Blogger Award

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

I received a nomination for this award a few days ago. At first I was very excited. I didn’t take it as a sign of my greatness, but it did feel like I was being acknowledged as a blogger in … Continue reading →

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A New Challenge

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

This what I need; a new challenge. Life with Becky has been nothing but challenges, so I will need something to fill the void as she moves away. I did a web search on “hobbies”. Blogging came up several times. … Continue reading →

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