Where Did 2021 Go?
Posted By Judith on 1st January 2022
The other day my niece’s little girl was telling me they’d been learning about the Iron Age and the Stone Age at school. She then proceeded to tell me that we are now living in the ‘Covid Age’, I guess when you’re 6 yrs old it’s all you’ve ever known.
If you’re reading this, well done, you’ve successfully negotiated another unpredictable year, which seems to have flown by, despite all the trials and tribulations.
So how best to look back at such an extraordinary year?
They say pictures paint a 1000 words, so I’ve picked out a few of my favourites.
WARNING. Swear words and un-PC.
Donkeys
Posted By Judith on 24th October 2021
I’ve always loved donkeys. Don’t ask me why because I don’t know, I just have and I’ve been a supporter of the famous Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth for more years than I care to remember.
They do remarkable work rescuing and rehabilitating ill-treated, neglected and abused donkeys all over the UK and around the world, as well as providing donkey assisted therapy to children and adults with learning difficulties.
All of this started by Dr Elisabeth Svendsen in 1969 when she bought a donkey called ‘Naughty Face’.
Raptors
Posted By Judith on 26th July 2021
I’ve been to visit my sister in Scotland 4 times now. The first couple of times were for our parents’ funerals, then once for a short holiday pre-covid and then this most recent time, post-pandemic. (Hopefully)
My pre-covid trip was great, until the last night when I fell down the steps and hurt my thumb. It’s never been quite right since.
Just Like Buses
Posted By Judith on 19th July 2021
I am old enough to remember, in some detail, England’s success in the 1966 World Cup final. I’ve been waiting 55 years, along with a large proportion of the population, hoping that they might repeat the success, always to have my dreams dashed.
I was hopeful that at last, this year, the wait might be over. It just so happened that the Euros final was held during my recent visit to Scotland.
(If you’re not into football, don’t worry, it gets better!)
