Saying the final goodbye
Published: Wed, 01/29/20
My mother’s funeral was yesterday. It went well although there were only about 35 people there. My father’s funeral in 2001 was attended by nearer 400…
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One arrives, another departs
Published: Fri, 01/24/20
Last Thursday I took the train into Hull to visit the Registry office. It was time to register the birth of our daughter in the name of Iduna…
Lying awake at four in the morning
Published: Fri, 12/20/19
‘The stupid man lies awake all night and thinks about everything and is tired in the morning although all is as it was.’ Havamal Stanza 24, James…
A name for our little girl
Published: Fri, 12/13/19
Things have moved on a bit since Monday. Venetia’s caesarean section operation to deliver our baby went ahead as scheduled on Tuesday morning. The…
Raising stones by the wayside
Published: Mon, 12/09/19
Better to have a son, though born late after the father has passed away.Stones seldom stand by the roads unless raised by kin for kin.Havamal stanza…
Too fast for this world
Published: Fri, 12/06/19
I read a lot of books, I own a lot of books. Occasionally I intentionally buy a book. Most of the time books seem to find me. Often that book will…
I know I should just say no
Published: Thu, 11/28/19
A week or so ago I distributed about 35 promotional diaries and I hope those who received one are pleased with it. I have kept one for myself so I…
Five fathoms down a turtle lies...
Published: Wed, 11/13/19
Is that turtle dead? The creature was lying on a shelf, several meters under the water with its back to the viewing window. It certainly wasn’t moving…
Need a diary?
Published: Fri, 11/08/19
Will be happy to send free of charge but I will prioritize UK delivery. First come first served, just reply to this message with your name and address…
How to become an expert on birth and babies
Published: Thu, 11/07/19
I never realised that there was so much to this baby business. The local children’s centre is running a series of three, two hour long, antenatal…