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Maria and the Bellasis Family 3
I so much enjoyed meeting Florence Nightingale. She is confined to bed, but was happy for me to sit next to her in her bedroom, and we conversed for...
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Maria and the Bellasis Family 2
Chapter 2 I have now decided to live in the Religious House as an annuitant. I won’t pretend we are not jam packed, but I have a room of my own, and...
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Maria and the Bellasis Family
Maria and the Bellasis Family- 1880-1899 This is a continuation of the book about Maria Bowring, but since I have little actual documentary evidence...
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Maria's Diary 41 and Epilogue
Chapter 41 Keep the unity of spirit, Keep it in the bonds of peace, So alone shall we inherit Hope, and truth, and blessedness. John Charles was the...
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Maria's Diary 40
Chapter 40 Thy children shall not faint nor fear, Sustained by this delightful thought, Since Thou, their God, art everywhere, They cannot be where...
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Hi Paul
Posted on Wed, 02 Mar 2022
Hi Paul
Beautiful poem, made even more meaningful by realising the situation with your son.
Read full commentPosted in Messages from Moscow
Hi Jenny
Posted on Sun, 27 Feb 2022
Hi Jenny
I share your feeling about not doing much travelling anymore, but happily remembering the wonderful adventures of times past. We are so lucky to have had those chances when we were younger to explore and marvel at the wonders of...
Read full commentPosted in Brief Moments To Imagine
Hi Paul
Posted on Fri, 18 Feb 2022
Hi Paul
I too enjoyed reading your story, and appreciting as always your use of words. I was pretty sure you weren't writing autobiographically, but you did good job of adding that aspect to your story.
Read full commentPosted in The Star-Crossed Swans of Newport Pagnell
Hi Jenny
Posted on Tue, 22 Feb 2022
Hi Jenny
Beautifully written, and certainly showing those who did very badly in the storms. I wonder if church couldn't open their doors at times like this to provide basic shelter.
Read full commentPosted in Blustery Day In Town
Gosh Paul, that is so
Posted on Mon, 21 Feb 2022
Gosh Paul, that is so beautiful. I love your choice of words.
Read full commentPosted in A Tempest Off Portishead
HI Rhiannon
Posted on Wed, 16 Feb 2022
HI Rhiannon
Nice gentle poem about a beautiful view.
Read full commentPosted in Wonderful Ludlow View
Hi Jenny
Posted on Sun, 13 Feb 2022
Hi Jenny
what a lovely poem for your partner. He sounds a very nice guy. I hope he appreciated it.
Read full commentPosted in Valentine
HI Paul
Posted on Tue, 15 Feb 2022
HI Paul
I enjoyed reading this and getting a bit of history as well as the poem I liked the last line especially.
Read full commentPosted in Saint Valentine
Hi Paul
Posted on Tue, 18 Jan 2022
Hi Paul
I enjoyed reading the poem, and marvelled as usual at your choice of words.
Read full commentPosted in Fading of Legends
Hi Jenny
Posted on Sat, 05 Feb 2022
Hi Jenny
What a lovely poem about the humble flower. They aren't my favourites, but you certainly gave them a good recommendation.
Read full commentPosted in Stirring Of The Senses
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