Monthly Archives: April 2011

Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – L is for …..

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Julie Goucher

L is for…..Lily Lily 1995 – 2008 Lily was a little sweetheart. She was born in May 1995 at an address in South London, and was one of four kittens from the litter. She was bought as my first wedding … Continue reading →

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Treasure Chest Thursday – Richard Edge 1807

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I sat reading the Western Morning News published yesterday 16th April and turned towards the back where there is always details of forthcoming auctions of collectibles. Every now and again something catches my eye. Yesterday’s edition was no exception. This … Continue reading →

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – K is for …..

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Julie Goucher

K is for…..Kenya A country that will always hold a special place in our hearts. Planning a wedding should be a wonderful event, all the hype and excitement leading the finale; the big day. For one reason and another, and … Continue reading →

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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 15 – Sports

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Week 15. Sports. Did you have a favorite sports team as a child? If so, which one and why. Did your parents follow the same teams? Do you still support the same teams? This challenge runs from Saturday, April 9, 2011 … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Pie in the Sky

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Readers here in the UK may remember a crime series called Pie in the Sky which was broadcast on the BBC during 1994 – 1997. The series is currently doing a rerun on the ITV 3 channels each weekday evening … Continue reading →

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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 14 – Spring

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Week #14 – Spring Week 14. Spring. What was spring like where and when you grew up? Describe not only the climate, but how the season influenced your activities, food choices, etc.                   … Continue reading →

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All Good Gifts by Kathleen Morgan

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Julie Goucher

By complete coincidence, on a separate trip to the library I picked up this book. When I got home I realised that it was the same author as the last book I read – One Perfect Gift. Again, written in … Continue reading →

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Creative Blog Award

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I was awarded the Creative Blog Award by Deirdra of The Storybook World for my contribution to the April A-Z blogging Challenge. Thank you for the nomination.

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One Perfect Gift by Kathleen Morgan

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The gentle story of widowed Jessie and her daughter Emma, who relocate to make a new life for themselves in Colorado after the death of Jessie’s husband Paul. Upon arriving to take up her nursing post Jessie discovers that the … Continue reading →

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – J is for……

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Julie Goucher

J is for……Journals Journals, diaries and notebooks. Are they really any different? perhaps a mixture of all three? I have kept a diary for appointment and schedules since I was at school. I guess at the start it was to … Continue reading →

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