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The Mystery of the Missing Splint
Several weeks ago my right thumb ‘clicked’ when I unbent it. I thought something like, “Oh, that’s weird,” and did it again. After trying it out several times and realising I now was experiencing ‘trigger thumb’, I stopped thinking about … Continue reading
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My 3 necessary objects
What are three objects you couldn’t live without? I’ll start with my face cream. At almost 82 my skin has lost a lot of elasticity. There are quite a few creases and even a couple of crevices here and there. … Continue reading
My collections
Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? The first thing I can think of that I collected is rocks. I liked the little bits of mica which sparkled and I thought might be … Continue reading
Penicillin
The most important invention in your lifetime is… I am so old that there were no antibiotics to fight bacterial infections in general use before I was born. Penicillin was the first antibiotic to be ‘invented’- as far as I … Continue reading
Cool, cool water!
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? As I approach 82, several things have occurred to me. One is the absolute delight of cold water from the tap*, in the evening in … Continue reading
Thanks…….
What would you do if you won the lottery? ……..for reminding me to buy a ticket for tonight! I’ll let you know when they don’t get in touch tomorrow morning, If, by some miracle I should win tonight’s lottery, I … Continue reading
Dreamland
Name an attraction or town close to home that you still haven’t got around to visiting. The Isle of Thanet is a small chunk of land on the far east of the south-east of England. On Thanet, there are 3 … Continue reading
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
White Haired Woman 