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Category Archives: Humour
Wish I was an expert!
Apart from being a master at nothing, the worst thing about being an all-rounder is there is so much you want to do and not enough time to do it in. Wish there were more hours in the day! I … Continue reading
Middle-Age Musings
The years described as ‘middle age’ are arbitrary, but commonly believed to occur later now than one hundred years ago. The middle years occupy about one-third of our life cycle, and can last between twenty and thirty years. For the … Continue reading
Don’t Let Memories Die
As an avid family historian, I’m a great believer in memoirs and autobiographies. If your aged family members are capable, encourage them to give you a written piece on their life experiences. If that would be too difficult, encourage them … Continue reading
Posted in #Love, Books, Economy, Humour, Parents, Second World War, Uncategorized
Tagged Argentina, Australia, Cambrdgeshire, Endnotes, Family History, Family Life, George Orwell, Lancashire, Leiston, Liverpool, Memories, Surnames, True Story, Wales
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Judy Martin: This Just About Sums Me up!
I absolutely loved this poem by Judy Martin of It reminds me of the funny poems of Pam Ayres This Just About Sums Me Up! Oh how I wish I was graceful and not a disaster on wheels I trip … Continue reading
Posted in Humour, Life, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged awkward, bumbling, Clumsy, dropping, elegant, funny poem, graceful, poise, tripping
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Duke, my own “Boy and his dog” story
Originally posted on Doug's Scribbles and Ramblings:
Anyone who has spent much time around dogs, especially farm dogs, knows their personalities will vary just as much their human counterparts personalities. It’s what makes them unique and special to the…
Posted in Humour, Life, Pets, Uncategorized
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The Truth About Grammar
Learning from Experience The Truth About Grammar Knowing about grammar is just like knowing about healthy and unhealthy food. Just when you think you’ve learned it, the rules change.
Posted in Author, Books, Humour, Readers, Reviewers, Uncategorized, Writer
Tagged Changing Grammar, English Language, Evolving Languages., Grammar, Modern Language, writing
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My ‘Tour Through Blogland’ Article
As promised in my last post, and to fulfill the rules of the blog tour, here is my article. Middle Age Musings The years described as ‘middle age’ are arbitrary, but commonly believed to occur later now than one … Continue reading
Posted in #Love, Humour, Life, Parents, Uncategorized
Tagged #Middle Age, #Stress, Award, Babies, children, Elderly Parents, Family Drama, Family Life, Hobbies, Hope, Laughter, Lifestyle, Old age
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Why I’m Called Gold
My husband often calls me Gold. When I asked him why, he said it’s better than AU.
Posted in #Love, Humour, Life, Relationships, Romance, Uncategorized
Tagged #Happy Marriage, #Love, Affection, Daily Life, Gold, Hey You, Pet Names, Spouse
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To Percy (PC), Love from Meg Abyte
Sorting through some of my papers, I came across a printed copy of an old email; it was to my youngest son, Brian, who’d left home to attend university. We used to address our emails as if it was our computers … Continue reading
Posted in Humour, Life, Parents, Relationships, Students, Technology, Uncategorized, Writer
Tagged Computers with Minds of their Own, email, From Mother to Son, Mediterranean Sea Urchins, PC, Son, Spellcheck
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Does This Sound Familiar?
I couldn’t resist reblogging this from
Posted in Humour, Uncategorized, Writer
Tagged #Bloggers, Blogging, Cartoon, Fun, Humour, Lifestyle
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Crossed Wires – and the Things People Say
Years ago, shortly after my youngest son went to university, I was telling a neighbour about his achievement. “Oh! I’ve heard of that. Univer City. It’s in America isn’t it? Even now, when I’m writing the word, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Humour, Photography, Poets, Uncategorized, Writer
Tagged #Promoting Poets, Family, Family Life, Funny Things, Humour, Lifestyle, Neighbours, Sons, Spelling, Things People Do, Things People Say, University
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Eye-Say, Have You Seen Eye-Do?
My acrylic painting called ‘Eye See’ always makes me smile, especially when I turn it around and It then becomes ”Eye Do’. It looks like two people in old-fashioned swimming costumes. Above is the original acrylic painting. I … Continue reading
Just A Housewife
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Posted in Art, Humour, Original Paintings, Poets, Relationships, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, Artists, Authors, busy mums, Elderly Parents, Family Life, Housewife, Original Painting, Poets
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The End of The World
I loved this; it made me giggle, so I reblogged. The End of The World.
Posted in Humour, Relationships, Technology, Uncategorized, Writer
Tagged #Mobile Phones, #People Watching, Karma, Overheard Conversations, Teenagers
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Compliments and Put Downs
A few months ago, our 10-year-old granddaughter built up her granddad’s ego by telling him he was ‘cool’. As his chest was swelling with pride she qualified her statement by saying, “yes cool, Constipated – Overweight – Overrated – Loser”. Oh dear! I … Continue reading
Posted in Humour, Relationships, Writer
Tagged Family Life, Grandchildren, Humour, Joking, Put Downs, Relationships, What Children Say
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The ‘Written Acts of Kindness Award’
The ‘Written Acts of Kindness Award’ My second nomination for this award goes to the lovely, warm hearted blogger known as Edwinasepisodes. This lady is so modest she doesn’t reveal her full name on her website http://edwinasepisodes.com , but she is not shy … Continue reading →