Right and wrong
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When Hitler wrote about the cleaning up of Germany and the cleansing of the
country from Jews in *Mein* *Kampf *in 1925, and in a letter to a military
o...
Vanity Fair.
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As I have said many times before; if you don't learn something every day,
you have wasted that day.
I've recently been listening to a serialisation of ...
Good news and bad news
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The good news is that my laptop seems to be working fine this morning. I
don't understand what happened yesterday. As my late friend Charles-Henry
used to ...
Fungi at Moana
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Autumn is the best season here to see different types of Fungi. B and I
drove out to Moana last week and completed a 30 minute bush walk. I think
this ...
THE NEW PROJECT
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*Well... today Keera and I are working on my new project. Once we finish
it, Keera is going to make one of her own to take home to Lacy's.
Hopefully...
La verbena de la Paloma / Preludio - Grupo Talía
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No lisping choir in this charming piece by the *Metropolitan Orchestra *called
*La Verbena de La Palo*
If I look hard in the audience I can almost see myse...
The afternoon of Passover
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I really liked the previous post. Writing about food and holiday
atmosphere felt normal again. When I write about missiles and alarms I feel
a bit like ...
Rainy Yokohama
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No pictures this morning. The cable that enables photos to be downloaded
from the phone to the laptop has been packed away ‘safely’ and can’t be
found. A...
GWYNNETH
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Gwynneth 2 of the tubs the kumara came out of have been planted today with
the chrysanthemums we
bought at the Market yesterday. They are a bit (overstate...
Kiore tunnel
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Excavated in 1909 and known by various names, this tunnel provided access
to the Stratford area for Matau residents.
https://www.stratford.govt.nz/re...
Private Ernest Moody
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With ANZAC Day coming up I thought it would be appropriate to share a few
stories from those who have fought in our wars.
*From the Northern Advocate, 20...
Californian Quails
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My land is being over run (quite literally run all over) by dinky little
quails with bobbing top knots. While they are focusing their attention on
ea...
The Life List........
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Lol, this seems to be ingrained in my genetics. My younger son is the
same, poor thing.
Saying no should take less effort than saying yes, and yet.......
End of the week
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Today Ana was telling me all about her daddy and how he was sick at home.
she did seem concerned about her dad. I told her he will get better with
rest a...
Sunday, February 23,2025
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Here are some pictures taken today. I finally got out for a much needed
walk around the little village. There are now vertical snow walls sliced
o...
Books 1-3
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Captured Lies by Maggie Thom
She was kidnapped not once but twice and now someone wants her dead because
of it....
Her life was a lie!
Bailey knew her ...
Farewell My Friends
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After blogging for nearly six years, I have decided to retire. Blogging
filled an empty spot in my life after losing my husband, but that has
changed...
Japandi Bedroom Makeover
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*Do you want a break from politics and British summer weather? Read on...*
“Another mural? Are you pulling my leg?”
Colin was back last month to decor...
Catching up!
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Oh dear, nearly six months since I last posted a blog. It is not that I
have been bothered to write to you. Oh no. It is because words have been
absent ...
Professing !
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Actual professing.
There are times when every learned person has the duty of stepping up to
the line and of explaining the intricacies of life from the...
Internal Garden Monologue
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If you had told me 5 years ago, I would be sitting in a house, at a table
over looking a front garden in Scotland, I would have laughed my socks
off. I...
A Note of Sadness
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One of the problems about getting so involved with these m/s recipe books
is that I feel as though I almost know the women who wrote them. I can see
how th...
The table looks to be groaning with festive food. Happy Christmas to you and yours on Poros.
ReplyDeletePlenty of food as usual. Lots of leftovers for everyone to take home
DeleteLooks like you're all having a great time, good to see happy faces.
ReplyDeleteIt was one of the best Christmases. Loads of smiles and laughter
DeleteHappy Christmas Linda. The food looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThe Yorkshire puds were the best we've made and the gravy, oh and the stuffing. Let's say we ate well
DeleteOh my goodness look at all that food- hopefully it wasn’t just you slaving over a hot stove. Good food- good family - good times🎄🎅🏻😘
ReplyDeleteThe food was easier this year. I did a lot of preparation to make the actual day a little easier
DeleteWhat a spread. Looks a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteEnglish and Greek. The English side of it was really good 👍
DeleteWhat beautiful pictures
ReplyDeleteGlad you all had a great day
One of the best. Your Xmas day looked wonderful too.
DeleteWhat a fabulous day.
ReplyDeleteIt was a sunny day and a happy day.
DeletePerfect. Ours went pretty well too!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear. There's so much anticipation!
DeleteA happy and wonderful family and plenty of delicious food, you don't need more than that. Looks like you had a great Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSanta looks very jolly there. Looks like you all had a very happy Christmas Day.
ReplyDeleteYou must have all been good this year for Santa to come visit!
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