Derrick Knight's recent post on child labour and chimney sweeps prompted me to re-read my copy of Charles Kingsley's The Water Babies. I must have been around eleven when I last read this book. We didn't have television, and I didn't have a sibling near my age, so I was a voracious reader. Books were precious to me. … Continue reading Of Chimney Sweeps and Other Urchins
Musings on Life, Love & Other Philosophy
Truth is Stranger Than Fiction
My resolution to catch up with the travel blogging was set aside for a brief visit by two of the grandchildren. It should be a no-brainer how to keep them occupied at this time of the year - beach, then beach, followed by more beach. Except that the weather did not co-operate. So we fell … Continue reading Truth is Stranger Than Fiction
Giving Airtime to my Nurturing Side
After yesterday's post about being busy, I scanned the diary to check what else has been happening this last month. I was struck with the number of "nice" things I have been involved with recently. A couple of these are due to my good friend Jay. Many of you will have met her from the travel … Continue reading Giving Airtime to my Nurturing Side
GWEN WILSON The Reluctant Retiree 