Tag Archives: Mother’s Day

Mum’s the Word: a Blog for American Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Sheila N

I have two mothers. They’re both dead. One was called Mum. It would have felt disrespectful to call her Doreen. The other one – the first one – was mostly called Mom. My dad called me out if I slipped … Continue reading →

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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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Oh Very Young: a Blog for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Sheila N

“Oh very young / what we leave at this time / we’re only dancing on this earth for a short while …” – Cat Stevens, “Oh Very Young” Hi, Mom. It’s nearly Mother’s Day. This year’s song is by Cat … Continue reading →

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Fat, Fifty & Mad: A Blog for Mother’s Day

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Sheila N

“Over the hills and far away…” It’s an odd song to think of, yet it seems to fit. I know you used to pine for the hills of Tennessee. As a child, you travelled there every summer with your parents, … Continue reading →

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The Tiger Stripes of Survival

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Sheila N

Mother’s Day is a bit of a drag when you neither are, nor have, a mum. My speculative children are very remiss when it comes to sending cards, and chocolates. As for my own Mom, I hope there are books, … Continue reading →

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