Last year I heard Terry Waite speak at Sherborne Literary Festival. He spoke of the time when he was held hostage in Beirut - it had been twenty-five … [Read more...] about When words are not enough – The Power of Touch
Telling Stories
Family Stories – Look closely. What do you see?
Are you looking closely? So, what do you see? All old lady? A smiling woman? A vibrant girl? A woman full of hopes and dreams? I'll put money … [Read more...] about Family Stories – Look closely. What do you see?
It’s just not Cricket – it’s poetry too!
VITAI LAMPADA Thinking of my dad today as is my habit since he died. He loved words, loved poetry and could quote reams and reams of it - much to … [Read more...] about It’s just not Cricket – it’s poetry too!
Fifty Shades of Brave
This is my dad at Trafalgar Square in London. It was 1960 and he was there to receive his British Empire Medal for bravery. My dad loved to boast … [Read more...] about Fifty Shades of Brave
Christmas – The Simple Things
Christmas Adverts on TV It used to be the programmes we looked forward to didn't it. Delighted to get the Radio and TV Times bumper editions to find … [Read more...] about Christmas – The Simple Things
Every Picture Tells A Story
This is my family. I am so very proud of them all, and this photo makes me fill with happiness simply by looking at it. Smug eh? I bet … [Read more...] about Every Picture Tells A Story