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We are mourning the death of my youngest child, Timothy Mark O’Callaghan. Tim (51) died at the home of a friend on 28 December, 2024. His death was sudden, unexpected and still to be explained. I do not need to tell you of our heartbreak. Instead, I’ll share again a poignant memory of Tim. We…… Continue reading Remembering my beloved son, Timothy

My blojo (or blog motivation) went on leave over a month ago. I got the idea for this blog from my sister, Elizabeth, who is an excellent and dedicated maker of things crochet. She talked once about losing her crojo (motivation for crochet). I’m not sure how she recovered it, but it came back, too!…… Continue reading My blojo and how I lost and found it

To build from the wreckage of my old blog takes cheek. To make lemonade from lemons demands a sense of humour. But here it is! Welcome to ‘How to be eighty 2’. If you stumbled on this blog looking for something else, my apologies. If you like what you see, please subscribe to read more…… Continue reading Build from the wreckage, make lemonade, etc