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For Women the World Over

International Women’s Day The photo was taken a few years ago, and as you can see  surround myself with women of international fame. Seriously, there remains a dreadful inequality between men and women. Certainly here at home, but so much … Continue reading

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One Who Truly Cares –Follow Up

This is a follow up to my blog from yesterday 25th Feb 2016. While I do not have complete details or totals yet money is coming in at an amazing pace. I want to take a moment thank my friend … Continue reading

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Old farts

Don’t worry – fart is an olde Englishe worde, used in all social circles up to the late19th century. ) I never really liked the terminology “Old Farts” but this makes me feel better about it. And if you aren’t … Continue reading

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A Teddy Bear Tale

Hours after his birth, Breeze was found stumbling around by a farmer. The new-born foal had been abandoned by his mother so the farmer took him to the Devon-based Mare and Foal Sanctuary where they cared for him. What happened … Continue reading

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International Women’s Day

The photo was taken a few years ago, and as you can see I’m surrounded by three women of international fame. Seriously, there remains a dreadful inequality between men and women. Certainly here at home, but so much worse in … Continue reading

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A Blog Worth Sharing

My daughter Susannah wrote this very caring and poignant blog about her dear friend Wendy.  Wendy is a lovely young caring and fun loving woman, a wife a mother and a fine school teacher. She is suffering from this dreadful … Continue reading

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Proud to be an Old Fart

Please note – there is only one Old Fart in this photo, he is in the middle the two beautiful ladies are just sweet smelling young farts. Old Farts are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of … Continue reading

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An Amazing Talent

I know there is nothing new about Grampies bragging about their beautiful Granddaughters, we all do it. However, I believe I have something more than just a lovely wee girl as my Granddaughter, I have an amazingly talented young lady … Continue reading

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Feed Back — Jehovah Witness Subject.

Yesterday I claimed not to have received any negative feed back from my recent letter about the JW parent demanding the public library not read children stories about Remembrance. Shortly after posting yesterdays blog I receive a very angry reply … Continue reading

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Nice to be Well Thought Of.

The statement attached was part of the 2014 Award Ceremonies held at Holland College in Charlottetown on 15th May. It was my last official function with the Duke of Edinburgh Council. I’m greatly honoured and privileged to have been part … Continue reading

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