Family Affairs

SAD NEWS

My uncle died yesterday. Aged 63. Too young. After a brave battle with cancer. He spent much of his life abroad and consequently his children- my cousins are too far away – we feel very frustrated that we cannot be with them at this time to give them all a [...]

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ANDREA COLLINS SMITH

The Punk Rock Mommy. She died today. I am completely lost for words. I want to wrap my arms around an entire family of people that I have never met. But I can’t. Suddenly the world of blogging seems entirely helpless. I am so sorry. I wish there was [...]

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MY GRANDMOTHER

My grandmother has died. My father’s mother. At the age of 86. I really loved her and to me she was a complete inspiration. She led such an interesting life, spending a lot of time in Africa. From her I learnt the importance of conversation and the art of always [...]

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