Welcome back to Intwined, where the threads of yesterday weave themselves into the stories of today, and where, sometimes, the past reaches forward and leaves a mark upon our hearts that time can never quite erase. There is something extraordinarily beautiful about researching your family tree. Something almost magical about reaching backwards through the centuries, … Continue reading The Skeletons in the Family Cupboard – When the Search for Our Ancestors Uncovers Truths That Break the Hearts of Those We Love.
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Dear Future Descendant… Somewhere Among the Sands of Saudi Arabia, a Piece of My Heart Will Always Remain.
Somewhere between the golden dunes and endless skies, there is a teenage girl still laughing with her dad, blissfully unaware that one day she would give anything to return. Dear Future Descendant,Welcome back to another little piece of my life.Today, I want to take you somewhere rather special.Somewhere far away from the green fields, winding … Continue reading Dear Future Descendant… Somewhere Among the Sands of Saudi Arabia, a Piece of My Heart Will Always Remain.
Dear Future Descendant… This Was England in 2026 – The things the history books probably won’t tell you.
If you are reading this in fifty or perhaps even a hundred years from now, then I imagine 2026 is simply history to you.A date. A line on a timeline. Perhaps something you once studied at school.There will be records telling you who was Prime Minister, what was happening politically, how many people lived in … Continue reading Dear Future Descendant… This Was England in 2026 – The things the history books probably won’t tell you.
Unveiling Paradise – Porto Timoni Beach, Corfu.
Nestled amidst the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea lies a hidden gem that captivates the hearts of all who stumble upon its shores. Porto Timoni Beach, a picturesque haven tucked away on the enchanting island of Corfu. Far from the beaten path, this secluded paradise invites adventurous souls to explore its pristine beauty, immersing … Continue reading Unveiling Paradise – Porto Timoni Beach, Corfu.
Round Up, Round Up – May 2021
The month of May is the pleasant time; its face is beautiful; the blackbird sings his full song, the living wood is his holding, the cuckoos are singing and ever singing; there is a welcome before the brightness of the summer.” Lady Gregory I’m not sure I can remember a May like it. The days … Continue reading Round Up, Round Up – May 2021
Words wrapped in love.
“Christmas Eve a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warms more than your body. It warms your heart...fills it too, with melody that will last forever.” Christmas Eve is a magical day, full of excitement, a day like no other. It’s probably my favourite day of the year. … Continue reading Words wrapped in love.
Round Up, January 2021
Winter is the time for comfort,for good food and warmth,for the touch of a friendly handand for a talk beside the fire,it is the time for home. Edith Sitwell quote, has never been more true, with people spending more time at home than ever before. As the walls close in around us and the January blues … Continue reading Round Up, January 2021
Round Up, Round Up, December 2020
Welcome 2021 and Happy New Year to you all. The start of a new year holds so many possibilities. Will it be the year that all our dreams come true, the year we take control of the global pandemic and take our freedom back. Will it be the year, you fall in love? Or pack … Continue reading Round Up, Round Up, December 2020
Round Up, Round Up – November 2020
Christmas gift suggestions -To your enemy, forgiveness.To an opponent, tolerance.To a friend, your heart.To a customer, service.To all, charity.To every child, a good example.To yourself, respect. (Oren Arnold) Frost covered mornings, roaring fires, shimmering trees and houses alight with twinkly light, it’s beginning to feel like Christmas. Is it just me, didn’t November seem long, it dragged and … Continue reading Round Up, Round Up – November 2020
House To Home – Garden Makeover – Phase One
Let’s start at the very beginning, back in April 2014 we moved into our new house. We were excited especially as my hubby Mark was moving back to his roots and would be close to his family. It would be the first time living near them since buying our first home when we were spring … Continue reading House To Home – Garden Makeover – Phase One
