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Oh the places you will go!

If my sister ever gets married, I will read this at her wedding. Congratulations! Today is your day.You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes.You can steer yourself … Continue reading

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3 ingredient fruit cake

This one was lifted from a forum I attend, and I thought it so good, I decided to save it. Haven’t tested it yet ….. will have to see. Soak 1 kg mixed fruit (Homebrand is just fine) in 600ml … Continue reading

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It had to come, but I am sad

Well, … I am the parent of an “almost” adult, and a preteen. I have putting it off for ages, but eventually, I had to be honest about the make believe aspect of childhood. Mr11 was rearranging his room, to … Continue reading

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My son is normal …… very normal

Mr11, among all his other unique and quite loveable foibles …… has a stutter. Its not a severe stutter, and it doesn’t limit him in many ways …. and is only an issue if others call attention to it. Its … Continue reading

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Fatz Fantastic Naan Bread

8g Yeast 10g salt 45gms sugar 230mls warm water 50mls milk 1 egg (beaten) 500g bread flour Optional: 1 clove of crushed garlic or crushed cardamom pods or crushed cumin seeds. Place into breadmaker (in order recommended by machine manual) … Continue reading

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A week in my life I would rather not repeat

Well, I am back after spending a bit over a week with my family, planning and organising the funeral for my Dad. Its been a week of ups and very sad downs, and I feel tired and wrung out. I … Continue reading

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Thank you for the support

Dad slipped into a peaceful sleep, and died ….. last night. I have had a day at home today, to handle phone calls, book flights, receive a beautiful bunch of flowers, and just generally absorb the news. We are now … Continue reading

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I am not sure if I feel the way I should……

My dad is dying. We have known that this would happen for a while now, and really we are all surprised it hasn’t happened before now. But, the consequences of his heart attack, not looking after himself, and dementia ….. … Continue reading

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Nappy change behaviour

You know the problem .. you place child onto the change table, and child instantly turns into an electrified octopus, who has had too much sugar. Often this will include twisting, rolling, sticking their hands into the nappy, kicking … … Continue reading

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Relationship with parents.

***I had posted this in a topic in a forum, but I feel its a good reminder to myself, especially when I am disappointed about my parents and their relationship with me. **** I have at times cut my parents … Continue reading

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