Tag Archives: Michigan

A Vigorous & Colourful Personality : a Blog for Mothering Sunday

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Sheila N

Hi Mom, It’s that time, again, Mothering Sunday. Mother’s Day, in American, though the latter is in May, not March. I remember how I used to buy a card for you, in March, then post it in time for Mother’s … Continue reading →

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A Child’s 1960s Christmas in Suburbia

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Sheila N

It begins with a tree: enormous even when I was a small – in every sense – child. It was huge still when I was an only slightly taller adolescent, and we lived in a much bigger house. Mom was … Continue reading →

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Cake Across the Waters

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Sheila N

I take great comfort in the rituals of tradition. Of the seasons. The white of snowdrops, in early spring. The tulips that follow, like obedient dogs. The yellow gold of daffs shortly afterwards. The buying of those bulbs in early … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream, Sea Chanties, and the Three Bells

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Sheila N

The internet, I’m sure you’ve noticed, taketh away: principally, time which might be better spent ironing socks, or underwear.(1) It also giveth. For example, I have Papa Internet to thank for my knowledge of which Louis of France was “the … Continue reading →

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A Toast to the Old Man

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Sheila N

Celery sticks, filled with peanut butter, or pimento cheese, nuzzling up to warm wine, and cold beer: it can only mean Dad’s extended family was coming round. Batten down the hatches, and prepare to be kissed on both cheeks. We … Continue reading →

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