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Four generations
One of my favourite moments Arriving in time, with my Mother to be present at the birth of our daughter’s first child, my first grandchild, my mother’s first great grandchild. Cataclysmic female presence of females! The year was 1998. My mother, who gave birth to six live children said ” I have never seen anything…
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Triple L
Consistency, I have been a bit of a grumble bum lately, things have not been going to plan or expectation. Lately my love of travelling alone has been blown up by flashing dashboard lights, flashing tow truck lights, tow truck drivers from the Punjab ( a bit frightening at first but lovely, respectful, with the…
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“You always belonged to me”
What personal belongings do you hold most dear? I have a locket. It’s empty now . Inscribed on the back are among the last words my mother said to me. “you always belonged to me” Four of my siblings entered religious communities or the priesthood. The jeweller had no knowledge of that. He decorated it…
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Collections? Well yes!
Do you have any collections? My collections are to do with my great loves. My talents, my history, my family, warts and all, my loves, my loathes, my dreams fulfilled, my dreams lost, my achievements, my brilliant failures, my stories, my writing, my music, my voice! Each is a collection. Each is sacred, treasured, held…
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Mothers’ Day 2025
My words formed after a reflection on the words of Kahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet- Speak to me of children”. To the mothers surrounded by your children; “they are not your children they are the sons and daughters of life’s longing for itself” Happy Mothers’ Day To the Mothers whose children have grown and are no…
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Tilligerry Creek
Have you ever been camping? Mid ’80s. Triple L, an experienced Scout. Son, a member of his group. Two daughters primary school age. Great excitement about our first family tent! Tow ball mounted, trailer attached. The site is gorgeous forest. Pretty site, bumpy bush road. We arrive safely! There’s a picnic table waiting for us!…
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Flying away!
Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. I travelled to Ireland – alone. Last in my birth family to travel overseas. I was 43. Had advice – get a seat belt extender. Wherever you have a stop over get off the plane and walk. You might not fit into the toilet. Have…
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On the Day I was Married 23/4/71
Fifty Four years ago when I was 19 and Triple L was 23, we were married. It was a long day. That long day had been preceded by a couple of weeks of fear, panic, horror, rage, anger, but never fear of what was about to happen! In other writings, I have described my traditional…
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No more from me!
If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? Some moron tried to hack my WordPress account. Won’t be posting here again!
Confessions of a Free Range Prolapsed Catholic 