Author Archives: Candy
Not sure!
On what subject(s) are you an authority? I’m pretty sure that people who claim to be authorities on anything only know a portion of what they’re talking about because every day brings new stuff to light. If I had to … Continue reading
Escargots? Mais, oui!
What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten? I did think the snails were delicious when Mme Prin made them in the summer of 1959. They were buttery and garlicky and a little bit chewy.- mmmmm! That was the year … Continue reading
My faves
What’s your favorite thing about yourself? When I was young, if I had been asked this question, I think I would have answered, ‘My eyes’. Everyone always told me what a lovely colour they were (blue) and I guess I … Continue reading
Oh, my knees – part two
I was thinking about part one of this blog and realised that my dates were way out! It wasn’t 2015 that I had my knees replaced, but 2010! I guess time just flies by when you’re old! To get back … Continue reading
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How do I want to retire?
How do you want to retire? Alive!
Daily Prompt
What notable things happened today? The notable thing that happened today is that I finally published a post I started writing before covid reared its ugly head! It’s called Oh, My Knees.
Oh, My Knees!
Twelve or thirteen years ago, when I was still young (!) and much more active, my knees began to hurt when I walked. Looking back I know that walking was jolly painful but, strangely, I cannot remember what kind of … Continue reading
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What weird suggestions!
Who would you like to talk to soon? (I wrote this a while ago. If you have checked the daily prompts on the home page of this website, you’ll know how long ago it is. Most, if not all, of … Continue reading
Change my name? You’re joking! It’s the perfect name!
If you had to change your name, what would your new name be? I will begin by saying that quite often, on hearing my name people congratulate me on it. It’s not as though I, Candy Jeffers, married Julian Lovegrove … Continue reading
How sad! Grandma Ethel will never receive an email!
Do you remember life before the internet? I love the internet! I am 81 and it has been around for less than half my life. I think it’s a surprise to many young people that some older people actually know … Continue reading
White Haired Woman 