1 From the window of the Zed Shed while other parts were being learned, I was looking at the beautiful yacht, the mast of which I showed you a few weeks ago. The beautiful graining on this wooden pulley block caught my eye.
Pulley block
2 Every week, some friends in the choir bring their fresh eggs to sell. These ones were particularly beautiful in their variety of colours and are now sitting in our old wooden egg holder in the bottom row.
Pulley block
3 Some years ago I ‘wrote’ another blog and today found a comment saying how inspirational it is! The words in the blog were not mine. Let me explain by giving you some of the first post here:
July 11th 2009
Today, while sorting some of my late Father’s papers, I came across an envelope marked Suffragette’s Diary and I began to read. Serendipity indeed – the entries begin on July 12th 1909, one hundred years ago come tomorrow. What follows is a transcript of the Diary, written by an unknown Suffragette, who was imprisoned in Holloway , along with a number of other window breakers. I have used only initials for the other prisoners though they are in the Diary in full. The only name we don’t know is that of the author.
As my Great Grandmother was a Suffragette, also imprisoned in Holloway, I have a particular interest and intend to read, transcribe and publish each day so don’t yet know how the story will unfold.
If you have time and interest, do go along and have a read. It is utterly fascinating! Please comment and let me know how it affects you.
http://suffragette12709.wordpress.com/2009/07/11/july-11th-2009/
Suffragette
P.S. I promised to let you know how much The Suitcase Singers raised for Comic Relief with our Goodbye Gig last Saturday – £111.41 from ticket sales,a small auction and contributions. Brilliant! That’s £161.41 altogether with the cake sales. Thank you so much to all concerned.
Mel
July 18, 2013 at 4:02 pm
Thank you for that link. I felt quite emotional towards the end of the diary entries – I don’t think many people realise just how much those brave women went through. You are so right to be proud of great grandma!
mybeautfulthings
July 18, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Thank you! Me too. 🙂
WordsFallFromMyEyes
March 23, 2013 at 10:26 am
EXCELLENT, Sally – the Suffragette letter. Wow…
Bless these women, was my comment on the site. And I’m glad she didn’t HAVE to be ‘medically examined’.
mybeautfulthings
March 23, 2013 at 10:39 am
So glad you read it. I knew a strong woman would appeal to you! 🙂
xpat92
March 22, 2013 at 4:54 am
Hi,
I will definately look into your diary. That sounds fascinating! I like family history a lot ( Genealogy and family souvenirs).
Have a happy day 😉
xpat92
March 22, 2013 at 4:51 pm
It’s XP92(aka Barb) once more.
Ma’am, please check out today’s post; you have something for you in my post.
Have a wonderful evening.
mybeautfulthings
March 23, 2013 at 9:40 am
Thank you so much! That is very lovely of you! 🙂
All the best to you and thank you for the lovely description! 🙂
mybeautfulthings
March 23, 2013 at 9:40 am
Thank you so much! That is very lovely of you! 🙂
All the best to you and thank you for the lovely description! 🙂
mybeautfulthings
March 23, 2013 at 9:40 am
Thank you so much! That is very lovely of you! 🙂
All the best to you and thank you for the lovely description! 🙂
mybeautfulthings
March 23, 2013 at 9:41 am
I hope you enjoy it. I find it very moving – all her own words and such a strong woman. 🙂
Choc Chip Uru
March 22, 2013 at 3:35 am
Thank you for the link my friend sounds interesting 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
mybeautfulthings
March 23, 2013 at 9:42 am
It is! When your exams are all over, try to find time. I’m sure you will be inspired by it. 🙂
Don
March 21, 2013 at 9:13 pm
I’ve been reading that diary and have found it to be absolutely fascinating. An amazing woman.
mybeautfulthings
March 21, 2013 at 9:16 pm
Thank you. I so wish I had been able to find out more about her. 🙂