So it’s time. I’ve given it a go. But, as I suspected, it didnae work. It’s why the late Mrs…
He seemed like such a nice boy
“He seemed like such a nice boy”. How many times was that phrase used about me? There isnae a calculator…
Happy birthday, Mum
You would have been 89 today. It’s over 10 years since you died and the shrink I’ve been seeing since…
Happy birthday Dad
Happy birthday Dad. That’s you above in finest seventies dayglo next to my Great Uncle George. I still wonder how…
Suited and booted – one year on
Suited and booted – one year on – it’s a year to the day since they took my Lindy away.…
RIP, Uncle Tommy
RIP, Uncle Tommy. You were the Dad my Lindy never had, she was the daughter you never had. You loved…
Happy anniversary, my dear
Normally on Fathers Day I’d post a picture of ma lang deid Dad, moan aboot how he died on Christmas…
Stonehouse, Lanarkshire – the Walkers
William Walker was my 3rd great grandfather on my fathers side. He was born abt 1796 in Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, and…
Happy Deid Mum day / Mums moves
It’s ten years ago today that my auld Irish mammy died. She may never have liked me but, regardless, I’ve…
Mr H Goes To Carnwath
From about 8 years back when I was still retracing my deid Dads steps. Way back in ye olde days,…
