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Still Around.

Posted on August 10, 2018 by notewords

I have quite a few half-finished blog posts hanging around. I just never get one finished… They say life is what happens while you are making other plans. Life certainly keeps happening, no matter what plans I make. Bronchitis, abscessed … Continue reading →

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Wild Bells

Posted on December 31, 2017 by notewords

I was remembering a poem today. ‘Ring out, Wild Bells’ by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, although it is actually called ‘In Memoriam’. The link to the full poem is here It’s about ringing in the new year, although it covers quite a … Continue reading →

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Still Here…

Posted on October 6, 2017 by notewords

We are still soldiering on. My husband has an appointment with a neurologist on Monday – we will see what she has to say. To add to the excitement, the specialist is in Johannesburg. I don’t know my way around … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on December 23, 2016 by notewords

Caesar is doing somewhat better. The pathology lab has, however, manage to lose his blood tests. I’ve been waiting for the results since Monday, and now the vet has gone on holiday until after the new year. 😦 There is … Continue reading →

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Laughing Birds

Posted on February 26, 2014 by notewords

We’ve been living in the same house for nearly 30 years. Recently a pair of Hadedas began nesting in the oak tree in our front garden. For those who have never had the dubious pleasure of meeting one, they are … Continue reading →

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Lolcat in Charge

Posted on May 4, 2013 by notewords

You know how it goes. Dogs have masters, cats have staff. Caesar definitely has my husband right where he wants him. There are many, many methods of concealment. Caesar doesn’t know any of them. Even the dog – Sparky, a Jack Russell … Continue reading →

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