Tag Archives: Home is where your heart is
The Picture Says it All
I have not made contact for a while…… as we were busy with our exciting new changes in 2016. A new country, a new home, a new start. The move went so well and family rallied around to give welcome support. … Continue reading
Posted in Warm Heart Wednesday
Tagged Family, grandchildren, Home is where your heart is, Ireland, pilgramage
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A Mother as Lovely as You! – S.Africa
You Made Our World Go Around! You Made our Lives so Sound! “Thank You” Born 30th September 1912- In Memory. We never wanted to be without you; but I am sure there were days you wished you were! I know you didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Lonliness, Mother, South Africa
Tagged families past and present, Home is where your heart is, memories, Mother, South Africa
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If I were a Richman
“If I were a Richman!” An old favourite from “Fiddler on the Roof” Tevye said: “Dear God, you made many, many poor people. I realize, of course, that it’s no shame to be poor. But it’s no great honour either! … Continue reading
Posted in writing
Tagged Home is where your heart is, Quotes, Rich man, what the author writes
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Sunday Post – Shelter
Jakesprinter Sunday Photo Challenge – Shelter
Posted in camping, shelter, Sunday Post- Jakesprinters, tent
Tagged fun in the sun, Home is where your heart is, vacation
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Sunset
This is my first post a week picture. Late starter, I know this now! But there is loads of stuff to read on my blog! Give it a go, go on ……
Posted in London, Photography, postaweek2011, this is home
Tagged Home is where your heart is, photography, postaweek2011
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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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Shades of Autumn
It is time, 2011. The appearance of curly, red-brown leaves on an uncut lawn drew my attention first. They may have been gathering there for a couple of days, who knows. I noticed some more rustling together under the … Continue reading
Posted in in Africa, Irish Immigrants, nostalgia
Tagged Africa, forgotten memories, Home is where your heart is, Mother, when we were young
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The Evening of the Census
It was the evening of the census. It was 2011 and my feet were firmly embedded in the rich moist soil of Essex, England. The winter, which seemed to have taken forever, was drawing to a close. Wilting daffodils bowed … Continue reading
A Child of Africa?
It never occurred to me as a child that I was different; I lived it every day. We did, my siblings and I. It was the way we spoke, dressed and even the fact that we were held so close … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Emotion, nostalgia, St Patrick's Day
Tagged Africa, Home is where your heart is, Irish Immigrants, Mother, South Africa, when we were young
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The Golden Girl versus Africa
“SHE WAS ONE OF LIFE’S RARE TREASURES.” “She was grand! She was grand! If there was more of her sort, sure, the world would be a better place!” Arthur said, This came from a man who had known her for … Continue reading
Posted in Irish Immigrants, nostalgia, Travel
Tagged Africa, Home is where your heart is, Mother, South Africa
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