Monthly Archives: April 2014

Book Review

Posted on April 30, 2014 by footsy2

I have just finished reading a book called “NO! I Don’t Want to Join a Book Club – A diary of growing old disgracefully.” I don’t think I ever have ever read a book that depressed me more. It starts … Continue reading →

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A never ending story

Posted on April 29, 2014 by footsy2

I was given a gift the other day.    12 exquisite chocolates packaged in a wildly extravagant satin jewellery box, of all things. But more interesting is why. In 1969, a drama student  named Rosalind – a six foot tall redhead, … Continue reading →

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Sunday

Posted on April 27, 2014 by footsy2

Things to be grateful for. I no longer own a gun. If I did I would have blown my brains out. But not before shooting my laptop three times. I would have saved the 4th bullet for myself. (I have … Continue reading →

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More typewriters etc.

Posted on April 25, 2014 by footsy2

So gratified am I by your kind comments to previous post I am tempted to elaborate on this theme (I also have chores and looking for any excuse to avoid them). Way back before anti apartheid put paid to international … Continue reading →

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In defence of typewriters

Posted on April 24, 2014 by footsy2

A dear friend of mine, who is a ‘real’ writer, is composing a piece along the lines of ‘TYPE WRITERS : A conspiracy to keep young women away from embarking upon more ambitious careers.” (My delightful friend takes life seriously). … Continue reading →

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Not a house mouse

Posted on April 23, 2014 by footsy2

“Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the birdies is?” With birdies in mind I have hung this feeder just outside the  window, with a perfect view from the dining table – enjoying nature without actually having … Continue reading →

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For all the expats

Posted on April 16, 2014 by footsy2

I have recently become a follower of a new blog, as a result of a reblog by a blogger I follow. This blogger is very young from my perspective. As in late thirties, early forties, I would guess. She is … Continue reading →

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Very Often Life Presents Us With Unexpected Challenges. Love, Respect and Truth Will Always Deliver The Right Answer…

Posted on April 13, 2014 by footsy2

Originally posted on Spiritbath:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOLqVshIM4w

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How low can you go?

Posted on April 3, 2014 by footsy2

“Oh to be in England now that April’s there ……”   Yes, well, in all fairness, the sun does try to shine, mostly without much success.   I really should be counting my blessings, of which there are many. Boring. Let’s face it.   It’s … Continue reading →

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