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Pink, Blue, Lilac From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (17 days old)

Judging by the light, I think my laptop must update its own clock. That's good to know, as it would probably take me an hour to work out how to change it manually! I seem to have lost my ability to ha… more

First time in ages! From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (41 days old)

Well, I haven't been on here in so long, I wasn't sure if I had the right address A little like visiting an old friend, wandering up to the door and tentatively knocking, lest they may have moved. … more

Coffee shops From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (83 days old)

I was just in Tchibo in town. They have a coffee shop and shop shop combined, which is closing down- so that's a good idea then- so I popped in and bought a trivet. Actually, it's 2 trivets in one: a … more

The Joy of Mothering teens From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (84 days old)

Everybody warned me about the teenage years! When my children were younger people looked at me with sympathy and horror while saying:"I wouldn't want to be you when they're all teenagers!" I have 6… more

From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (114 days old)

Well, it's Monday, sunshiny and lovely. For one of my girlies it's an emotional few days, as she finishes primary school on Wednesday. Her next school will be fantastic, but all her friends are going … more

Woman seeking...... From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (147 days old)

Sometimes, even with understanding, dispondency falls like a grey cloud, hovering a few inches above our heads, threatening rain. I look up at my cloud, tempted to shake my fist at it, scare it away; … more

The joys.... From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (156 days old)

I was rather taken aback this morning, upon checking my Facebook, to see that my status declared that I "need sex!" One if the delights of having teenagers in the house, I suppose, the gleeful tamperi… more

SATURDAY From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (157 days old)

It is a relief to sea the sunshine; during the night I woke to hear heavy rain outside. The girls' Dad is coming today, and it will be good to be able to play outside, maybe at a park or the beach. On… more

Bang Bang From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (158 days old)

Well, it's Saturday, and I seem to be going to town with some little girls. It's a little cooler today, so it should be fine. It's been a strange week. I had a dream on Monday that my youngest daug… more

Blog From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (160 days old)

Some time ago I lost the will to blog. I would sign in, read a few blogs, turn to mine and sit by the blank white box, wondering what to do. There seems to have been a form of writers block. I supp… more

Starnge Dreams From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (174 days old)

Morning again! I actually awaoke at 5, and battled the daylight back into the land of nod. Strange dreams of journeys have been intriguing in the extreme. In one, my friend and I were in a camper van… more

Yesterday From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (174 days old)

I met up with a friend yesterday, for lunch. We used to be very close, but went through some traumatic times. It sometimes feels that the only way to break free of the pain of the memories is not to m… more

Happy Memories From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (229 days old)

At the weekend I returned to the town where I was born and drove along the main A229, which runs through the middle. Along the way, certain landmarks caught my eye, and brought very clear memories of … more

Life's Great Adventure From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (235 days old)

Change is one of life's few constants. We are, after all, on a journey and,though we may choose our routes and speeds to a certain extent, the start and end points are more or less fixed. Even if we c… more

That Still Small Voice of Calm From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (237 days old)

It was my daughter's birthday yesterday. I had meant to bake a cake, but as my youngest was off school with a sore throat, I really didn't get around to it. We had a Mr Kipling Giant Fondant Fancy, wh… more

Happy Monday From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (239 days old)

What a beautiful day it is! It is somewhat strange to see people out in t-shirts and flip-flops, however; it may be sunny but it is still rather cold. The old people, resplendent in hats and scarves, … more

CARROTS From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (245 days old)

Alex had an audition in London last week for the Musical Theatre Academy, a new organisation. I was as pleased as punch when the letter arrived to herald her success, as was she. However, the 2 year c… more

The freedom to dance From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (250 days old)

There was a dance club after school today. We could watch it through the window that divides the hall and the reception area. The 10 and 11 year olds were learning a routine to "We're all in this toge… more

The Ebay Freeway From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (277 days old)

Remind me never to go to an auction. I have bought a few things on ebay recently; I am practically on first name terms with my postman! Although, to be fair, my change of health has led to a change of… more

A Load of Rubbish! From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (278 days old)

Next week the school is having a D&T week, so we've been asked to take in loads of boxes, scraps and the like for the children to use. It's brilliant! We had to put out hardly any rubbish today. T… more

I had a birthday. From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (283 days old)

This week I had a birthday. Some of the gifts that affected me most were those that were made especially for me: a decoupage card featuring Dr Who and me outside the tardis, for example, and an ori… more

Love or Money? From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (285 days old)

Today I had my car MOT'd. To my relief, having replaced a bulb, a blade and the number plate, it has been deemed roadworthy for another year. Having my focus on cars, I pondered the fate of the UK ste… more

18 From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (299 days old)

Earlier this week my son reached the grand age of 18. We had a family gathering to celebrate, which was lovely. There is something amazing about being surrounded by loved ones united in celebration, a… more

2009- A Very Good Year From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (309 days old)

Well, it's 2009 already: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Tomorrow it will be epiphany, the twelfth day after Christmas, when we should be truly full of Christ Spirit and equipped to face the coming year. Me, I… more

Festive Food From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (332 days old)

Festivities continue! A family friend took us out for a Christmas meal last night, which was a real treat. Being a carvery, we queued first, with the girlies being a little shy and unsure of what t… more

Dreaming of a perfect Christmas From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (336 days old)

This morning found us making a Christmas hat before school, Little One's homework, ready to wear to the school Christmas lunch tomorrow. We have made Crackers, too, ready for our own Christmas Day Fea… more

The Magic of Christmas From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (337 days old)

This evening we will be making hats for the school Christmas lunch. I suppose I should make one for myself, as I shall be there, enjoying sliced turkey and stuffing balls. It was my turn to open the a… more

Festivie Friday From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (339 days old)

We had the Christmas Fair at achool yesterday afternoon. My girls were extremely lucky on the tombola; we now have new mugs, a fluffy reindeer, a galileo's thermometer and a photograph album, as well … more

Rejuvenation From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (341 days old)

It is now a little over two months since my brief stay in hospital. I must say that I now feel like a different person, and people seem to be commenting on the change in me. I am now able to walk at s… more

Nana From puredawn ^Pro in Beautiful (349 days old)

My grandmother was, I thought, beautiful. The old photographs I have are treasured dearly. I didn't really know her for very long, as she lived in Cyprus when I was tiny, and died when I was 9.… more