Category: Family

Framing the Future

Today I came across some of my deceased aunt’s papers: degree certificates and an insurance policy. The policy covered two fur coats and a mink stole, total declared value UK£270 in 1965, circa UK£4,700 (US$6,000) in 2017. She saved the papers for my safekeeping, presumably in perpetuity. I’ll scan, catalog, then shred them. Money. A…… Continue reading Framing the Future

Working for the Money

Handed over £20 notes from a family friend in the UK to my nephews. I made them work to receive the equivalent in dollars.

A Red Solo Cup

This morning I read that the developer of the red Solo cup, Robert Hulseman, had died. The cup was first produced in the 1970’s and is known to generations of students as the cup of choice for keggers. It’s also the preferred growing container for cannabis. I took the photograph at the top of this post…… Continue reading A Red Solo Cup

Eclairs

Bought eclairs for my better half’s birthday. In June we devoured a box of eclairs with our nephews, seated on the steps of York Minster.

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Real Family Values

Today it was time for a trim. In 2012, our hairdresser’s son worked full-time to successfully bring marriage equality to Minnesota.

Afternoon Tea

Prepared afternoon tea for nephews: Sausage rolls; No-crust sandwiches; Scones; Meringues; Strawberries; Cream 3 ways (cheese, clotted, whipped).

Small Experiences on a Big Journey

  We stood behind a crowd at Edinburgh Castle waiting for the one-o’clock cannon to fire. Many eyes were fixed on cell phones to catch the moment to share on Facebook. Bodies in Edinburgh, minds in other places. Meanwhile, my nephews were determined to climb up rocks where climbing was not allowed. Last month’s trip…… Continue reading Small Experiences on a Big Journey