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About Candy

I have reached the grand old age of 82 now. Until the mid 90’s I was a teacher, then a dealer in antiques and collectables which I loved! When I retired to the seaside I started a website selling antique and vintage games and wooden jigsaw puzzles. Now, I'm spending my time blogging and making oil paintings as well as looking after my very spoiled dog, Lola.

One of Many – Part 3

This is the third part of my favourite places. If I were to name all my favourite places, I could make a list of 20 or 30 or even more – they would have been my favourite place at one … Continue reading

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One of Many – Part Two

My great-grandma Weller’s house was in Part One; in Part Two I will tell you about my Grandma Ethel’s house – it’s the second of two in Zanesville, Ohio. Great-grandma Weller had two daughters – Louise and Ethel. I think … Continue reading

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S-C-H-O-L-A-R……

Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? Back when I was still at elementary school – it must have been the 5th grade – I was chosen (or possibly won an in-school contest) to be the school’s … Continue reading

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Ageing

What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? It is a positive that I had my 81st birthday in April. Also, positive events in my life are that all my loved and loving family members … Continue reading

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Sadly…..

Do you ever see wild animals? …..anytime I see a wild animal nowadays, it is a dead wild animal, lying squished on the side of a motorway or even just a local road. Once, though, I saw what I think … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

Though there are things I am not thankful for (eg Trump, wars,the climate problem, etc), I am thankful for many more things. I am thankful to have reached my 81st Thanksgiving, though I no longer celebrate the day. I am … Continue reading

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Fame

The other day, the daily prompt asked about the most famous person the writer had met. I was very busy with household emergencies (my freezer broke down with loads of frozen veges in it.) Nevertheless I spent some time thinking … Continue reading

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One of Many – Part one

What is your favorite place to go in your city? I have lots of favourite places – it depends on where I am (was) when it is (was) my most favourite. In Zanesville, where I was born and spent my … Continue reading

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“Arise, old lady!”

What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? My most unfavourite part of my daily routine is actually getting up in the morning! Unlike all the older people I know, I am not an … Continue reading

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Podcast? What is a Podcast?

What podcasts are you listening to? At 81 it’s always possible that I haven’t a clue about podcasts! Some 81 year olds can’t even turn on a computer and never will. Luckily, as soon as I knew there was such … Continue reading

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