Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
From time immemorial……statues, memorials, Idols, churches, monuments, headstones, images, plaques, flags, maps, drawings have been fashioned for a variety of reasons: To commemorate, to record or boast of a victory, to educate, to indoctrinate, as propaganda, to challenge, to emulate, inspire to imitate, a hero or maybe someone regarded as a saint or heroine. […]
Monday, May 18th, 2020
Happiness, like a rainbow Happiness, like a rainbow, is ephemeral, transient, evanescent, intriguing, alluring, beguiling, fascinating, seductive but for the most part, immeasurably and out of reach. As a baby I experienced happiness when cuddled, kissed, loved and cared for in a secure environment. My appearance, the country I hail from, the religion we adhered […]
Monday, May 11th, 2020
When Dennis and Linda Cantwell delivered their talk on Bolivia as part of the Camberley U3A Travelogue, so much of their very interesting presentation reawakened memories of the time when a group of us trekked in Peru. After the talk I took out my little brown case, searched for my notes, articles, memorabilia and the […]
Thursday, April 9th, 2020
Coping with Coronavirus Lockdown is not easy when you are on your own. But then, isn’t it difficult for everyone. However, I am beginning to appreciate the benefit of having observed rules during the 33 years of my convent life. From the age of fourteen, my life was regulated by a routine of work, prayer […]
Friday, March 20th, 2020
Last Resort Marion Dante March 2020 Father careered ahead. Mother trailed. I dawdled. What had my brother got up to this time. The smell of gas. Father twisted the key. Doors flung open along the balcony. ‘God Almighty! Keep back! …’ He yelled as he hooked his fists. He punched mother aside pounding downstairs to […]
Thursday, March 19th, 2020
I am determined to make the most of this enforced lockdown period by continuing to write my next novel, read, cancel talks that I was booked to give, walk, play my ukulele, enjoy singing our Kindred Spirits choir songs, do a little yoga etc. But I will be on my own. My kind next door […]