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A little bit of tokenism

January 24, 2018January 17, 2021 ~ cathystrings ~ 2 Comments

Four daughters:  "What would you like for your birthday, dad?" They are braced for the standard reply. Dad:  "Just a little bit of tokenism, don't go mad." The four heave a collective sigh. When pressed to expound his thoughts, regarding possible birthday treats, the sisters are most underwhelmed, by dad's predictable: "socks and sweets." So … Continue reading A little bit of tokenism

Sebastian

February 11, 2017January 17, 2021 ~ cathystrings ~ Leave a comment

It was the opinion of their father that four sisters should not travel together in one car, or any other road using vehicle, just in case it was wiped out in a road traffic accident or struck by lightning. (The Royal family follow a similar mantra…) Three sisters or less in a road vehicle was … Continue reading Sebastian

Porn dye

January 26, 2017January 17, 2021 ~ cathystrings ~ 1 Comment

After dad was diagnosed with leukaemia he stayed in hospital for five weeks before being allowed home for a twelve day mini break. Intensive chemotherapy, tests galore, lots and lots of drugs, horrible side effects. At the same time, mum was still very poorly recovering at home from her nephrectomy, (have added this to my … Continue reading Porn dye

That’s not my dad

January 20, 2017January 17, 2021 ~ cathystrings ~ 6 Comments

My dad is about to be another birthday older. In birthday card terms he is in the 'age  cards' section. There has been cause, in the past eighteen months, to not look as far ahead as this big birthday. At times, wafting from hour to hour has been as far as our family could move, … Continue reading That’s not my dad

Car boot Barbie

January 6, 2017January 17, 2021 ~ cathystrings ~ 3 Comments

I had never been involved in running a boot at a car boot sale before. In actual fact, I had a sneaking suspicion that I hadn't ever been to a fully-fledged car boot sale.  This realisation took me by surprise rather, surely I had been to at least one and had just forgotten. I had … Continue reading Car boot Barbie

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