Category Archives: Memories

We Had Dreams

Posted on November 9, 2015 by admin

WE HAD DREAMS H. W. Bryce (a stream of consciousness) We are old who have fought For freedom. We had dreams. We dreamed of peace, Of warm, safe beds, Of love and children, Little kittens and puppy dogs, A job, … Continue reading →

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Early Warning

Posted on November 6, 2015 by admin

Early Warning System The human condition has a built-in early warning alarm system. It’s called fight or flight. We can often sense that danger is lurking, and our defences prepare themselves. It’s all very automatic. But when it comes to … Continue reading →

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An Angel’s Kiss

Posted on November 4, 2015 by admin

Angel Bliss A Tear.  Or: Recipe of Love He Said, She Said – 7 She started to find a recipe. She began to rummage through her cook books, through her unfiled sheaf of handwritten recipes. Something caught her eye, and … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle

Posted on November 2, 2015 by admin

LIFESTYLE in a Care Home So what style can we have in a care home? Well, in ours, there is plenty of entertainment. Singers, musicians, dancers all come in to spend time with the residents. They always put on a … Continue reading →

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Let There Be Light

Posted on October 7, 2015 by admin

Let There Be Light AS I was going to bed in the dark one night, I saw a brilliant flash of flat white in the corner of one eye. This gave me a fright, for I had read that this … Continue reading →

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In the Glow of Love

Posted on October 5, 2015 by admin

In the Glow of Love Eating in the dark They sat down to eat She thought, It’s too dark to see He said It’s all right, my love, I will help you But I see nothing, she said But I … Continue reading →

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Not Even a Nurse

Posted on October 2, 2015 by admin

Not even a nurse Not even a nurse could do as well The little old lady teetered out of her room into the hallway. Call her Edna. Her clothes were askew, her stare intense. She was going somewhere and by … Continue reading →

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