Family stories

Memories from the mid 1900's

When the 1914-18 commenced Dad went to enlist but was refused because of his health, however Dad’s saying was “what I was born with I will die with”,...

Faye Harris
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Has Anyone Seen My Xanax?

When you have children there’s a certain horrible pressure on you to be a good father. I'm not saying being a parent is terrifically difficult but th...

Andy Thompson
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Bathroom Cleaning Frenzy

During a trip to the supermarket I asked my husband to pick up some cleaning agent in the cleaning aisle for our ensuite bathroom....

Lorraine Penn
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Just a Trim and Some Psychotherapy Please.

Trying to be spendthrift is something that comes with being a parent. Spending money on my kids means I can’t buy fancy things for myself....

Andy Thompson
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It was just a pencil, but it hurt

It is my Dad's birthday today, 4th September 2013 and he is 91.

I had the pleasure of sharing breakfast with him whilst visiting him from Coffs Harbour....

Lorraine Penn
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Just a kid

Today I realised my son is a child first and a clay model waiting to be sculptured second. I'm a teacher and I am always looking for potential , a diamond less in the rough more in the mud....

Chris Newton
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