tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.comments2021-12-14T13:23:20.352+00:00ForeverPhoenixClaire-Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553381473796133248noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-4711263256027249562021-12-14T13:23:20.352+00:002021-12-14T13:23:20.352+00:00• ★ Buon ★* 。
•。★ Natale 。* 。
° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π____*...• ★ Buon ★* 。 <br />•。★ Natale 。* 。<br />° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π____*。*˚<br />˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~\。˚ <br />˚ ˛ •˛• ˚| 田田 |門| *Felice Anno Nuovo* <br />* Gioia a Tutti ♫•*¨* Pace Sulla Terra ♪♫•*¨ WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-46226467398912629752021-01-27T12:01:08.071+00:002021-01-27T12:01:08.071+00:00Hello Willie I'm so sorry not to have responde...Hello Willie I'm so sorry not to have responded. I've literally only just noticed your messages. I hope you had a good Christmas. I enjoyed reading about your mother cooking for Mussolini during the war. Lovely to have these memories associated with food and great that she helped teach you to cook. Best wishes, Claire-LouiseClaire-Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553381473796133248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-62959905683494613322020-12-24T13:38:04.134+00:002020-12-24T13:38:04.134+00:00• ★ Merry ★* 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚
•。★ Christmas 。* 。
° 。 °...• ★ Merry ★* 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ <br />•。★ Christmas 。* 。<br />° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π_____*。*˚<br />˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~\。˚ ˚ ˛ <br />˚ ˛ •˛• ˚| 田田 |門| ˚And a Happy New Year <br />* Joy to all! ♫•*¨* Peace on Earth ♪♫•*¨* WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-1362275831860242952020-12-05T14:34:06.264+00:002020-12-05T14:34:06.264+00:00Brilliant, lovely, fantastic..
And for me, the mos...Brilliant, lovely, fantastic..<br />And for me, the most important room in <br />a home, is the kitchen..! :).<br /><br />Being raised by a Sicilian Mama, was rather <br />special, mia Mama she teach me to cook, sew,<br />knit, do hair etc..which came into good use,<br />in 1980, when l became a single parent..! <br /><br />I also remember sat in my high chair..(which l <br />still have)..with a little knife, chopping <br />carrots, onions, especially onions..! <br />So l was stuck to mia Mama's side when she <br />was in the kitchen, she was a cook, she cooked<br />for Mussolini during the war..(hope l'm allowed <br />to say that)..<br />Right by her side when she skinned, and gutted<br />game, just this morning l've been given three <br />brace of pheasants, there hanging on the back of <br />the kitchen door, ready for their unveiling..! :) <br /><br />HeHe! Sorry..but when l come across a Blog post about<br />food..l tend to go off on one..<br />Great post..Lovely read..! <br />And..if anyones interested, l'm having roast wild duck,<br />tomorrow for Sunday lunch...! :o). <br /> <br />WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-10224965970121069292020-11-28T08:11:58.637+00:002020-11-28T08:11:58.637+00:00Great! I know you never will..but never
forget the...Great! I know you never will..but never<br />forget these moments from past..l live <br />very much in the past, l've been pulled <br />up about it many times..! <br />I dream to..2~3 times a night, sometimes <br />very vivid ones, again mostly from my past! <br /><br />As the song says..'Life must go on'...<br />Talking of songs, you might like this one...<br />Go! Make some tea/coffee..and enjoy...<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2IpoTKnDPw WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-7148828021095761312020-11-25T12:00:00.881+00:002020-11-25T12:00:00.881+00:00HaHa! Brilliant! AND..You were was absolutely
rig...HaHa! Brilliant! AND..You were was absolutely <br />right..if you want to know if there leather...<br />'Smell Them'..! <br />Little tip..If you want remove smells from your <br />leather, or any other leather product, just use <br />a clean cloth to wipe the surface of the leather <br />with vinegar...<br /><br />Although l've lived in this country for a very <br />long, l still eat, sleep, and live as a Sicilian..<br />So fidelity..is a No! No! <br />But! But! If one delves into the more criminal<br />way of life..The Mafia etc..It's a different <br />world..The men can do exactly as they please, <br />with as many women as they please..The wives,<br />stay at home, look after the home, raise the <br />children, hopefully males, and stay faithful..! <br /><br />I was raised a Catholic, in my teens, l changed <br />a few of my beliefs, as l experienced more of <br />life..<br />But! I was raised on one word..RESPECT..even before<br />love and honour..There's an old Sicilian proverb...<br />"Lu rispettu è misuratu, cu lu porta l’avi purtato"..<br />"Respect is measured..Whoever pays it to others, will <br />be respected"...! <br /><br />I'd like to say something about mia Mama...But! 'War <br />and Peace' has already been written..<br />But! What could l say..except l'm definitely a chip <br />off of here shoulder..! :o). WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-8139781901148736412020-10-02T17:37:55.692+01:002020-10-02T17:37:55.692+01:00Hello Willie. It's lovely to know that you sti...Hello Willie. It's lovely to know that you still follow my blog. I wonder if my grandmother based her story on this as elements of it are similar, although there was no mention of a fairy. What I remember most was her wonderful voice - she knew how to bring a story alive by using her intonation - as she described the rabbit floundering in the hole, preoccupied by the filthy state of her beautiful white fur. Claire-Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553381473796133248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-80132951792610364302020-10-02T09:59:39.754+01:002020-10-02T09:59:39.754+01:00It reminded me a little of this..
Took some findin...It reminded me a little of this..<br />Took some finding..(2nd link down)..<br /><br />http://faeriefae.50megs.com/who_will_help_a_fairy.htm WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-24408190973695072052020-02-23T18:27:23.643+00:002020-02-23T18:27:23.643+00:00I really loved reading this and I could relate on ...I really loved reading this and I could relate on so many levels! We choose how we react to the circumstances that happen to and around us. This for me, especially in the last 2 years (I've experienced uncanny similarities, in the form of losses). This has just helped me to reinforce my resolve to make the best of every day, whatever happens. <br />Thanks for sharing this gem of a piece.joleisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948168167196636852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-17371315480664382352019-08-23T19:19:48.394+01:002019-08-23T19:19:48.394+01:00How do we who believe in Guardian Angels (and I th...How do we who believe in Guardian Angels (and I think I do) justify that belief when so many innocents are abused by this world and many taken prematurely. Nevertheless your story was captivating as you told it live recently and you certainly only got out of there by the grace of God. Paul Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304160389117311808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-72022380583266630072018-09-20T18:26:01.859+01:002018-09-20T18:26:01.859+01:00Thank you Sarah. I’m glad you enjoyed reading this...Thank you Sarah. I’m glad you enjoyed reading this post. It’s really just a question of finding the flipside to what you perceive as a fault in yourself. Everything has two sides - positive and negative. Most of us are far too self-critical! Best wishes, C-L Claire-Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553381473796133248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-65144544861434964902018-09-20T18:12:53.032+01:002018-09-20T18:12:53.032+01:00It's great that you were able to take what mad...It's great that you were able to take what made you uncomfortable and turn it into a gift. I hope I can find a way to turn my weaknesses into assets, too. Thank you for sharing.Sarah Giltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14009967801594566178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-17758749072702816582018-09-07T16:56:12.885+01:002018-09-07T16:56:12.885+01:00Thank you both for your comments. It's always ...Thank you both for your comments. It's always good to have feedback. :-) Claire-Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553381473796133248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-68213101751186970042018-09-07T13:34:25.328+01:002018-09-07T13:34:25.328+01:00Love this!! You've had some powerful insights ...Love this!! You've had some powerful insights in life, Claire-Louise. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834628603749413193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-55266741830704871922018-09-07T13:09:11.191+01:002018-09-07T13:09:11.191+01:00ooooO! My! Goodness!
Sounds like a bit of a spiri...ooooO! My! Goodness! <br />Sounds like a bit of a spiritual element with this, <br />without being too airy fairy!! Sounds like you have <br />been on what l would call a 'journey of self discovery', <br />a journey which never really ends.. discovering self, <br />acceptance of self, listening to your body and looking <br />at things differently...And, always something new to <br />learn about yourself...! <br />I can identify will a lot of what your saying and it<br />makes sense to me without being 'over the top' with it.<br /><br />We ALL undertake some kind of journey through our lives,<br />we are ALL different, we experience different events,<br />that can change our lives..for ever..! <br />There are many..many sayings tucked away in my little <br />grey cells, after all, l am a sayings person...that would <br />relate to this post...My most favourite of all....<br />"Every day, above ground is a good day" :o). WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-4233107551788350772018-09-06T23:04:55.467+01:002018-09-06T23:04:55.467+01:00The image attached to the post is credited to: www...The image attached to the post is credited to: www.cristinabevir.comClaire-Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553381473796133248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-4652704367826940232018-07-10T10:00:54.183+01:002018-07-10T10:00:54.183+01:00There is no need to delay your writing any longer....There is no need to delay your writing any longer. You have to share your talent with the world.Orion-Kihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526889470374781159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-29739449839005979242016-11-18T17:37:50.640+00:002016-11-18T17:37:50.640+00:00Thank you. I always enjoy reading your responses t...Thank you. I always enjoy reading your responses to my posts. I also greatly appreciate the Sicilian sayings! That is the one part of Italy I have yet to visit but I have the strong feeling that when I do, I will love it there. Best wishes to you, C-L Claire-Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553381473796133248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-30226107024115335492016-11-18T09:07:39.268+00:002016-11-18T09:07:39.268+00:00This! This! is an excellent read...!
I read it a ...This! This! is an excellent read...! <br />I read it a couple times, first thing, then went<br />downstairs to make a lemon tea, back again, for <br />another read..then back down for breakfast! <br />Another lemon tea...so here we are! :). <br /><br />I'm very much a sayings person, l relate to them,<br />all day long...what is said, what is done, how <br />people act or react, something of value will cross <br />my mind! Like....<br />"It's nice to be important, but it's important to <br />be nice". <br /><br />Goes without saying though..That we are ALL different! <br />Does'nt matter what year, what decade, we come into the<br />world, our lives will be different for all of us! <br />We will travel down that path of life, at certain <br />times we will come to a cross~roads! Left, right, <br />straight on...Goodness! Decisions! Decisions! <br /><br />Me! I'm an only child..I was born a leader, never <br />a follower..So...<br />"Don't walk in front of me, l may not follow..Don't <br />walk behind me, l may not lead..Walk beside me, and <br />be my friend".<br /><br />I'm very much talker/speaker, l'm not a writer, l write<br />as if l'm talking to someone..I believe in.."Mano a Mano,<br />Faccia a Faccia". Typically Sicilian! <br />So my upbringing, here in the UK has been different than <br />most! HeHe! I've even been diagnosed as 'Different' 'Unique'<br />and 'Special'. But, hey, what do the Doctors know! :). <br />I've always told myself...<br />"I'm the best there is, the best there was, and the best <br />there ever will be". Amen! <br /><br />I have'nt given any advice...Would'nt be the right thing <br />to do, not in writing anyway! I'm a Sicilian, l express <br />myself with my whole body, at school, they used to make <br />me sit on my hands...But there you are..we are a very <br />emotional people..! Friends, family, life mean a great <br />deal to us. And it certainly does to me! <br /><br />Here's a couple of Sicilian sayings...<br />"Batti lu ferru mentri e caudu.."<br />(strike while the iron is hot).<br /><br />"L'amuri e come a tussi..nun si po ammucciai". <br />(love is like a cough..impossible to hide). WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-18378939822039723422015-12-07T09:47:33.204+00:002015-12-07T09:47:33.204+00:00Thank you Willie. I may well take your advice abou...Thank you Willie. I may well take your advice about Sicily. :-)Claire-Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553381473796133248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-43924357869833267092015-12-07T09:46:35.071+00:002015-12-07T09:46:35.071+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Claire-Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553381473796133248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-8893162984248288022015-12-07T09:26:57.050+00:002015-12-07T09:26:57.050+00:00Goodness! I thoroughly enjoyed this...
Took me bac...Goodness! I thoroughly enjoyed this...<br />Took me back to my college days...One of<br />my A~levels l took was Psychology..Goes <br />without saying..very honest, down to earth,<br />with lightness and some depth! Lovely! <br />I'll be having my tea and sticky bun, later <br />in the morning..Returning for another listen! <br />Well done you..!:). <br /><br />HeHe! Being bias of course...Give Italy a miss..<br />And go straight to Sicily...!!! WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-35657163219057430072015-12-03T12:23:10.327+00:002015-12-03T12:23:10.327+00:00Thank you to all those who have read my latest pos...Thank you to all those who have read my latest post and left a comment. My purpose in writing is to engage with you, my readers, so I love the fact that you have taken the time to share your thoughts. I will be posting a link to a recent radio interview that I gave in connection with my writing on here in the next couple of days. So you will be able to listen as well as read. I hope you will enjoy it. Claire-Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553381473796133248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-16726024440515368192015-12-02T21:22:18.191+00:002015-12-02T21:22:18.191+00:00Great writer with an amazing soul. I love your wor...Great writer with an amazing soul. I love your words and the way you describe one of the most amazing storys I´ve ever lived: to found you.<br />We must say thank you sometimes for all the things that we have around us.<br />I got really emotional with her words and the way she describes my arrival to your house.<br /><br />Love you.emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326134109222591133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395697564410195845.post-63588400611712496672015-12-02T17:44:24.567+00:002015-12-02T17:44:24.567+00:00Great writer with an amazing soul. I love your wor...Great writer with an amazing soul. I love your words and the way you describe one of the most amazing storys I´ve ever lived: to found you.<br />We must say thank you sometimes for all the things that we have around us.<br />I got really emotional with her words and the way she describes my arrival to your house.<br /><br />Love you.<br />emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326134109222591133noreply@blogger.com