31st August, 2024 Rose of Sharon Your flower bloomed just as we were leaving for your daughter’s wedding. What a wonderful omen. I feel I have to write to you personally, though I know you were there in spirit with us all. What a beautiful occasion. Anastasia looked splendid, as she entered the church surrounded […]Read Post ›
Robert Edward Gordon; my godfather. Of course he wasn’t born Robert Edward Gordon 104 years ago today. He was born Zbigniew Szczepański, in Poznań, I believe, 6 days after Poland regained her independence after 123 years of partition. I imagine his mother must have been thrilled to give birth to her first and I believe […]Read Post ›
Today is my youngest daughter’s birthday. Just over a week ago she got married to the young man of her dreams, whom she has known for over ten years, and whom we have grown to know and love very much too. The wedding was spectacular, and one of my profoundest joys was being asked to […]Read Post ›
Life Through Basia's Eyes 