From the monthly archives:

August 2009

Moment in time

by Jan on August 18, 2009

3rd May 1916 Strait of Gibraltar Gazing out, mesmerised by the landmass looming ever closer, Father and I had been on deck for hours. Now we were able to see the quay, and even make out people swarming about. I strained my eyes for the first glimpse of Alec. Tomorrow at St Andrew’s Church here [...]

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Old friends

by Jan on August 13, 2009

Is this my time to turn away? Bask in the warmth of now and turn my back on history? I was angry, I was always enraged. You, in all your guises, brought me relief. But now, with you or thinking of any one of you and the way you still do not respect me (and [...]

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