Tag Archives: Daddy
Ordinary but Special
Sometimes the word ordinary can mean ‘special’. Example: He went out to lunch, I was his guest and yes, it was an ordinary day. His order, fish and chips please! He was seventy six and his eyes twinkled as he … Continue reading
The ‘B’ of South Africa
For Jenny’s Alphabet Thursday, I am going to write my thoughts on bits and bobs that I remember and how it was for me, during my almost fifty years spent in South Africa. These are my ‘B’ memories, opinions and views on a time during a much loved childhood and … Continue reading
Posted in African Women, Alphabet Thursday, South Africa
Tagged Alphabet Thusday, baboons, Daddy, sani pass hotel, South Africa
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Journey’s Return
He was born in Rotunda Hospital , Dublin in 1913. A firstborn son to Helen and Charles Henry Finlay. Just another Irish boy, who would always uphold his ancestory with pride. But he was not just any Irish boy, to … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, History, Ireland, nostalgia, Travel
Tagged Africa, Daddy, families past and present, Home is where your heart is, Irish Immigrants, when we were young
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on Madeira: what Daddy said…..
It is amazing how one word can trigger a multitude of thoughts and memories from all the corners of the brain, which I am sure has no corners at all. My corners, if there were any, are probably clogged with … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, History, Irish Immigrants, Madeira, Travel
Tagged Daddy, families past and present, Irish Immigrants, Mother
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'Work Out' each Day 