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I’ll have a …..
What is your favorite drink? I suppose it all depends on the time of day, whether it’s first thing in the morning, a meal, or late at night and, of course where I am and what I’m doing. Some years … Continue reading
OMG, I MUST BE GOING SENILE!
When I wrote my post this afternoon, I said that my beautiful, intelligent daughter was born in 1963 – she wasn’t! My wonderful sweet and generous only child was born a whole year later, in 1964 and I want everyone … Continue reading
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Jennie, ‘Veronica’ and Chloë
Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received. On the day I was five years old, my mother went into the hospital and produced my newest baby sister, Jennifer. My 3 and a half year old sister, upon hearing … Continue reading
Patriotic? Who, me?
Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you? When I was a child and lived in America, I was patriotic. I left America when I was fifteen and was still patriotic. America could do no wrong! Sixty five … Continue reading
Yep! And INTENTIONALLY several times!
Have you ever unintentionally broken the law? One pleasant summer’s evening Julian and I decided to go out to eat. We got in the car and drove to a pub a few miles away which was well-known for its food. … Continue reading
White haired woman.com
If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? This blog was started as an autobiography for my family. At 80, I have lived more years than I have left and those who come after me want … Continue reading
Candy in the US, sweets in the UK
Asked what is my favourite Candy, I could – if I were a narcissist – answer: myself, of course! But I’m not a complete narcissist and, too, I have a lot to say about my favourite candy. As an adult … Continue reading
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If we were meant to fly, God (or rather, Nature) would have given us wings!
What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it? Anyone who knows me already knows that I don’t fly. Most people who have read my posts already know that I don’t … Continue reading
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The Orient Express – a shorter, but more fashionable train journey – with a weird twist!
Back in the days when Julian was working at an international bank in the city of London, but not earning big bucks, he decided to give me a special Valentine’s present – a trip on the Orient Express from London … Continue reading
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The Super Chief
Think back on your most memorable road trip. Road trips in England don’t really compare to what I think of as ‘road trips’. We have spent time going places in the car, stopping over-night then going on to somewhere else … Continue reading
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White Haired Woman 