Midlife has definitely changed over the years. I caught an episode of "Are You Being Served" on telly recently, where the staff at Grace Bros were celebrating Mrs Slocombe's 50th birthday. Now, Mrs Slocombe was an "old" lady when I watched it as a youngster (most of the … [Read more...] about How Midlife has Changed
Memories
Where Were You When 9 11 Happened?
Sixteen years have passed, and yet I remember so clearly where I was when I heard the news of the attack on New York. 2001 was a year we will never forget in our family, for a completely different reason. That was the year that the hubster and I packed up all our … [Read more...] about Where Were You When 9 11 Happened?
Fun Facts About My High School Days
I came across my Year 12 class photo on Facebook recently. This was quite exciting as I hadn't seen it in the over 30 years since I left Aspley High behind! And the memories came flooding back ... In those days I was Janet Moore from Aspley High. I hated my Year … [Read more...] about Fun Facts About My High School Days
Toys From My Childhood
I fell down the rabbit hole on Pinterest recently, and found myself reminiscing over some of the toys I played with - or longed for - when I was a young 'un. I'd love to share them here but am reluctant due to potential copyright issues, however I have included the links … [Read more...] about Toys From My Childhood
The Tea Lady and other Office Memories
Here's a bit of trivia for you: the hubster's workplace had a tea lady right up until June 30 this year. That's right - 2017! I'm thinking that his was possibly the last workplace in the country to have one - certainly the ABC thought the last tea lady retired in … [Read more...] about The Tea Lady and other Office Memories
