Tag Archives: Dad

Happy Birthday Dad

Posted on March 15, 2016 by pensitivity101

Today is my Dad’s birthday,  he would have been 87. We went into the Abbey to light a candle for him and my father in law, and The Lady Chapel stand was almost full. (This picture from last year) March … Continue reading →

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Dad’s rocket fuel

Posted on February 9, 2016 by pensitivity101

When we moved from the council house in 1965, our new home had a garden with a small orchard. We had 2 apple trees, 2 pear trees and a plum tree, plus a variety of redcurrant, blackcurrant, loganberry, raspberry and … Continue reading →

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Memories of a Dad.

Posted on September 24, 2015 by pensitivity101

I remember in years gone by I’d sit on your lap as my tears you’d dry, Cocooned in the safety of your embrace, Your smile that divided your entire face. Your eyes like beacons, alive and bright, You’d hold me … Continue reading →

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Dad’s tickling stick

Posted on June 27, 2015 by pensitivity101

Some of us oldies may remember Ken Dodd and his tickling stick (as well as his Diddymen). Well, my Dad didn’t have a tickling stick, but he did have a couple of rather large feathers.

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Daddy’s Little Girl

Posted on June 15, 2015 by pensitivity101

Originally posted on pensitivity101:
I was one of two Daddy’s Little Girls, not that I was a twin, there being several years between us. It was Dad who bathed my scraped knees, Dad who followed behind my bike with the…

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Mum’s Swan

Posted on April 19, 2015 by pensitivity101

My father died the day after my 40th birthday. I was working for an international bank at the time, and there was no question about the compassionate leave I was entitled to for the loss of a parent. It was … Continue reading →

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Double Whammy

Posted on March 15, 2015 by pensitivity101

Today in the UK it’s Mothering Sunday. It is more than likely that my sister will take Mum out to lunch to the club next door as she does every year, where they, and my nieces, can enjoy a family … Continue reading →

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Trees

Posted on February 1, 2015 by pensitivity101

Hubby and I both like trees, and it saddens us greatly to see their destruction for profit. When my Dad died, Mum said one of his favourite pieces of music had been ‘Trees’. I immediately thought of ‘I talk to … Continue reading →

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Mantle Mouse

Posted on January 1, 2015 by pensitivity101

When I was a young child, my Dad sometimes took me to the pictures, just him and I and for no special reason, and I remember going to see Walt Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ (1950 release).    Note the mice here These … Continue reading →

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For Dad

Posted on May 13, 2014 by pensitivity101

I lit a candle for you today, the anniversary of your leaving us. I sat in the church and cried because after eighteen years, I miss you so very much, and it’s not getting any easier. As the flame flickered … Continue reading →

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