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Home Are The Wanderers

July 7, 2018 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 39 Comments

It's been five sleeps in our own bed since returning from six weeks jaunting around USA, Canada and Alaska. All the old patterns have returned - which means I'm rarely awake before the sun is well up. Except on the first morning when, after a good night's sleep, I woke ready to greet the day. … Continue reading Home Are The Wanderers

A Thing of Beauty

August 14, 2017 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 19 Comments

I was tidying my study recently, and came across the pile of cards from my birthday a couple of months back. There are some I keep, and others I recycle. I paused over this one, and took a 'moement' to re-read the information on the back. It is curious that William Morris has popped up … Continue reading A Thing of Beauty

To My Dear Sister for Christmas Day

December 27, 2013April 1, 2025 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 11 Comments

Dear Sis We are so sorry you could not join us on Christmas Day.  What a pity that our 24/7 society has come to such a pass that you should have to work instead of joining with the rest of the family.  We missed your beautiful smile and happy nature, and you missed a great … Continue reading To My Dear Sister for Christmas Day

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