Some time ago my cousin passed along to me the set of Dickens which had belonged to his mother - my aunt. This particular set is The Fireside Dickens, Complete Edition in Twenty-Two Volumes, with Illustrations by Cruikshank, 'Phiz,' &c. This collection was published by Chapman & Hall, London; and Henry Frowde. The books were … Continue reading A Word or Two from Dickens
Musings on Family
Bush-Walking with the Grandkids
According to the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Sydney and its eastern seaboard neighbours had the wettest March since 1975. It was getting to where I considered buying a raincoat and wellingtons. Of late though, our autumn weather has been spectacularly pleasant. Today, for example, is 22'c / 71'F with clear, sunny skies punctuated with … Continue reading Bush-Walking with the Grandkids
Staying Connected to the Grandchildren in the “Real World”
What do you do when you run out of food for the seventh time in seven days? Why - you send the grandchildren home while you still have grocery money left of course!!! Yes, dear readers, the The Annual March of the Grandchildren has taken place again. As suspected last year, the eldest has moved on from … Continue reading Staying Connected to the Grandchildren in the “Real World”
The Reluctant Retiree 