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Tag Archives: 9/11
The Distance Between Us
Originally posted on Carrot Ranch Literary Community:
Twenty years ago this Friday, I went out for a meal to celebrate my birthday with my family. My eighteen year old had graduated from high school that spring and was looking forward…
Posted in Memoir Across the Pond Column
Tagged 9/11, California, Carrot Ranch, Emigration, England, Family Memoir, Memoir, Memoir Across The Pond
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What a Week – Time to Bring out some Awards!
What a week it’s been. Always a time of reflection at this time of year as we remember 9/11 and of course this does wonders for concentrating our minds on what really matters in the grand scheme of things. Life … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, CATalogue, Current Affairs, Musings
Tagged 9/11, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Awards, Birthday, Blogging, cats, Celebrations, Challenges, Current Affairs, Encouragement, Followers, Friendship, happiness, Inspiration, Liebster Award, love, Musings, One Lovely Blog Award, thank you, The Sunshine Award
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Remembering 2001 and a Birthday Kingfisher
Do you remember where you were on the evening of September 10th, 2001? I remember it well because I was quietly celebrating my birthday with my lovely children and their father having dinner at a local steak house in our … Continue reading
Posted in Birds of a Feather, Current Affairs, Family Life, Family Traditions, Musings, Nature & Wildlife
Tagged 9/11, Birthday, California, Celebrations, Current Affairs, Diana Princess of Wales, England, Ex-pat, Family Life, joy, Kingfisher, Loved Ones, Musings, Photo of Kingfisher, sorrow, Twin Towers, USA, World Trade Center
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