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Oliver Tree Dies at age 32

Source I liked Oliver Tree, I mean... I like his music. I found all the bits that he did overselling his outrageous personality a bit egregious. But that was the

El vacío de un rápido adiós. [Esp-Eng]

‎ Vivir un duelo es algo realmente difícil, cualquier muerte siempre afecta pero cuando viene acompañado de la certeza que hubo negligencia médica eso hace que el

[Literature] Charles Dickens: DOMBEY & SON #14/471

Chapter 3. In which Mr Dombey, as a Man and a Father, is seen at the Head of the Home-Department The funeral of the deceased lady having been ‘performed’ to the

[Literature] Charles Dickens: The Wreck of the Golden Mary #13/47

When I told them at noon, what I reckoned we had made or lost, they generally received what I said, in a tranquil and resigned manner, and always gratefully towards

[Literature] Charles Dickens: DOMBEY & SON #8/471

Chapter 2. In which Timely Provision is made for an Emergency that will sometimes arise in the best-regulated Families. I shall never cease to congratulate myself,’

Sobre la muerte de mi padre y un 2025 en duelo // On my father's death and a mournful 2025

Ya han pasado unos años desde la última vez que escribí por este medio. Han sucedido muchas cosas. Ya no soy profesor universitario. Estaba dando clases en dos

How my garden grows

Not only have I been paying attention to The Corner garden,I've been working on re-establishing my herbs and generally feeding and nurturing. There are some herbs

Oktober Fest: another first

Our village needs visitors and besides that, we're generally a festive bunch. Over the nearly 15 years I've lived here we have had a range of festivals. I used to

Spring equinox: always bittersweet

I got married at the spring equinox twenty-three years ago. This was the second year that I remembered it without The Husband, my love and my best friend. People

Jammin' the blues

As most people who follow my blog know, I'm constantly concerned about achieving the perfect set. And sometime, much to my irritation, I am defeated. I kept on believing

Spring: working on accepting different, if not new starts

Spring is springing. The jasmine and plum tree are not quite in full bloom and heady jasmine fragrance wants around the garden. And, happily, the days are lengthening

Getting my "Craft" back

In the pub, one evening, someone asked, "Who can crochet me a hot water bottle cover?" Someone volunteered me. Not one to pass up a challenge, this is

Former President of Nigeria laid to rest

Today, being the 15th day of July 2025, the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, was laid to rest in his hometown, and the day was declared a public holiday in the

Would you go a grief rave?

This morning, my mother sent me a text message asking me what I was going to do today. My response was a simple one, that I am considering turning into a catch phrase.

The Sandbag House Reno Project - shedding II - powering up. But not the way you think

It's baby steps that are often huge. A little while ago, I started attacking the shed. Sorting, cleaning, chucking and selling. Even giving... There is still a way

Another year

Last week began year three of widowhood. Weirdly, it was not the day that The Husband died that was the difficult one this year. Rather, it was five days prior.

Autumn things on a Thursday afternoon

I am beginning to "see" things again. This was what I saw as I sent about my usual afternoon garden business. The garden bench positioned so that it's

REST WELL, Jhea!

Hello guys, it's me again, Jenie. I have been so busy for the past 3 weeks because of the paper tasks at work because of the upcoming May 12, 2025, Local and national

Supper to supper: 24 hours out of my weekend

Supper to supper on Saturday and Sunday. It was quite a weekend at the end of a looong week. Twenty-four hours, beginning with cold cuts of pork loin with roast

Bittersweet memories

Twenty five years ago, today, The (then not) Husband met my Dad. Just a few weeks after he and I got together. It was Dad's 71st birthday, so today, he would have