Hidden “treats”?

We have had a brief light covering of snow, and a few mornings where we clearly had frost overnight but, other than that, we seem to be in the “wait” mode for the traditional snow falls that require shoveling! I can happily wait! Continue reading

A disturbed night!

My nights are generally broken for a number of predictable reasons, one of which is a neighbor who sometimes has to leave for work around 4:30am. I generally then go back to sleep until around 5:00am when I usually wake up totally “wired” and ready to start my day* Continue reading

Dear Diary – Page 77 (Late 1960’s – Wedding)

The early part of 1968 was, not surprisingly, revolving around the pregnancy however, as much as we wanted to plan the wedding and ultimately start adjusting to our new responsibilities, my future mother-in-law wanted the wedding stalled! Continue reading

Dear Diary – Page 76 (Late 1960’s – Wedding Plans)

My romance* was going very well and at Christmas 1967, we went down to my parents’ home! Continue reading

A very long walk – Part II

The impact of what I had done hit me as I was standing at the back door, fumbling through my pockets looking for the house keys! Of course, they were hanging from the ignition switch securely locked in the car. Continue reading

A very long walk – Part I

The other day was a classic example of “just one of those days”! Continue reading

Ray’s Birthday!

Ray’s birthday has already been noted (from his perspective) in comments against the Nov 20 Post however, for the benefit of us mere humans: Continue reading

Happy Birthday Ray

It’s Ray’s birthday today! Continue reading

Dear Diary – Page 75 (Late 1960’s – My Mum)

October 12, 1967 was my 21st birthday, and the photo below is very descriptive. Continue reading