November Notes 2018 Definitely turning into an increasingly Grumpy Old Woman as Christmas advertising seems to be reaching a crescendo…and it’s not even Bonfire Night as I write this paragraph. The local radio station annoyed me even further with their announcement that after a big Firework Display the next major event would be the Christmas …
Tales from the Basement
Tales from the Basement Inspired by working in a basement sorting and archiving files. To Bob who kindly maintained a remarkable equanimity while working with a somewhat nervy colleague. Contents Shadows Page 7 Cold Memories Page 10 Ghost Writer Page 12 The Web Page 14 Archived Page 16 Who cares? Page 18 Shadows The Archive …
August Notes
A hog roast accompanied by tasty, colourful salads kick started August. The whole hog arrived in a metal ‘coffin’ like contraption emitting mouthwatering smells. The event was a lovely anniversary party in Offwell which meant I would be likely to bump into some old familiar faces from my Honiton days. I did and it was …
Holidays
The sleepless nights The bugs that bite Routine in disarray Tempers fray Icy sea No cream teas Lost on the moor Waves pound the shore Swimming pool warm Insects swarm Bathers are bold For the air is cold, cold
July Notes
July Notes Reminiscent of 1976, the heat is scorching...and I am so glad to be working in the Subterranean Area of the local council offices...which continue to be fun and a great conversation opener with other members of staff! Although I am only a temp member (albeit a long term one) I feel valued and …
June Notes
June began with the wedding of Alison and Tim and what a glorious day this was. It had everything a dream wedding should have: a smiling bride, a smiling groom, pretty colours, blue skies and sunshine, organist playing the organ for all it was worth, singers bringing tears of emotion to our eyes as their …
Season of Hope
Easter joy and hope for the future Oh the sweet sadness of Springs swiftly sliding by Thankful hearts beating to the rhythm of wings Resting in hope in the peace of the evening Endings and beginnings; new paths just emerging Eostre, Easter, Season of Hope
Dementia. Demented. Dad.
Dementia, demented, slightly mad. Dad continues to be a jumble of memories and glimpses of Dad past and present. Finding pictures for him to look at is now part of daily life and is a great help to him. It is as though his memory box has been shaken up like the snow in a …
Hope.
As the late, great Stephen Hawking said, "Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It …
Time Marches on…
…although at the beginning of the month no one was going anywhere very fast! Rain fell onto snow during the evening, freezing to leave a layer of ice for the unwary the following morning. I braved this to take a photograph and that was enough being outside for me. It was so cold. It was …
Karen Hedges 