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The rules of commuting
I always said I’d never get a job where I had to commute. For the last 16 years I’ve been commuting up to two hours each way, so clearly that didn’t go quite to plan. With that many years under … Continue reading
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Tagged commuting, death stares, rules, trains, witches cardigan
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Hospital entertainment and a really big bag
My family and I try to find smiles where we can (hopefully you’ll have worked that out from this blog by now). For some reason, it still surprised me (and made me laugh a lot) when I arrived at the … Continue reading
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Tagged entertainment, giant bag, hospital, Sister 1, Sister 2, uses for hospital gloves
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A deserted Greek house
I’m not keen on walking but I do love it when, like today, I find a deserted house. This is the ghird year I’ve found one, making us think that when people die here, their houses are left intact and … Continue reading
Holiday daftness
Tonight as we walked to the local taverna, I said I’d buy and write some postcards after dinner. ‘Don’t buy any stamps’ dad said ‘I have three with me.’ Last year I bought postcards, added stamps and before I wrote … Continue reading
Adventures at sea
Last year, despite being a sea sick sort of person who couldn’t snorkle because I don’t like getting my face wet and don’t like sea water drying on me, I went on an all eay snorkelling trip. This year, despite … Continue reading
It’s not all relaxing…
…ok, it is really. But I’ve not forgotten the owls and today was owl marathon day. I started on the beach, receiving odd looks from two elderly ladies taking their morning dip when I pulled out my wool and crochet … Continue reading
A gentle walk
Today Mum and I went on a gentle walk. Mum was sure she knew where she was going…she demostrated this by telling me to turn right while holding her left arm out. I should have known it wasn’t going to … Continue reading
Ithaca – Rachi
Today we walked to my most favourite place on Ithaca…a teeny tiny place called Rachi, where all there is to do is stop at the mini market that the locals use as a bar, and sit outside listening to the … Continue reading
Volunteer preparation – step 1
Originally posted on Helping hands for Tacloban:
I am turning into a pin cushion. On Monday I had injections in my gums so I could have a filling replaced. Today I had an injection in each arm; rabies in the…
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