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Jordan – A few pics to start off with
Read More…: Jordan – A few pics to start off withJumping off the footbridge in Beddgelert. Wells Cathedral. 2014. On our way down to Croyde in North Devon. By the river Jordan 2016. Digging a hole for my soak-away 2013. 2017 – Old John – my garden. Relaxing in the River Nene near Flore 1st August 2024. Jordan’s birthday 2022 and a game of ‘Game…
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Miracle – my diary after her birth up until her first birthday.
Read More…: Miracle – my diary after her birth up until her first birthday.Jan 20th, 1991. Our daughter is born! We arrived at the hospital and were immediately ushered into a side room on W……. Ward. It was obvious that my wife’s contractions had started again. After a lot of faffing around the doctor ordered that a caesarean should be undertaken as soon as possible. I left the…
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Miracle – the events leading up to her premature birth
Read More…: Miracle – the events leading up to her premature birthBorn 3 months premature, in January 1991, weighing just 920gms, this is the true-life story of a miracle. A little background. Miracle’s mother had a long history of amenorrhoea (absence of periods) and was told by doctors she might have difficulty getting pregnant, and to do so, may need to go on a course of…
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I was there (1993)
Read More…: I was there (1993)I was there when the wall came down (Berlin) I was there in the battle sound (Gaza) I was there in the blood stained square (China) I was there. I was there when peace was proclaimed (S. Africa) I was there when the army came (Somalia) I was there when the children bled (Ethiopia) When…
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Joy
Read More…: JoyA fleeting moment of Joy (after placing my hand in a box of happiness) I remember the first feeling was one of warmth on my cold hand, followed by an overwhelming sense of excitement. It was tangible, solid, and real. Its pleasant fragrance filled my nostrils. A harmonious melody as though the voices of a…
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My Haiku
Read More…: My HaikuJapanese Haiku – 3 lines of 5:7:5 syllables. Shining silver orb Hanging in the midnight sky Illuminating Sweet sticky nectar Labour of a thousand bees In a jar for me! A teacher teaching The minds of pupils reaching Her ideas preaching.
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About Me
First and foremost a father to a daughter and a son, both, who I love more than dare say. Next a searcher, a gamer, a would-be novelist, a supporter, who loves socialising, the outdoors, and those moments when eternity touches the soul.
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