Tag Archives: family

1st December 2013 – blankets

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Liz Terry

Old and unwanted, they take on a new life. Wrapped around a family of worms, to keep their home warm for the winter. One woman’s trash is their gold.

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11th June 2013 – cookies

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Liz Terry

Golden brown, glistening and fizzing with heat. The miraculous transformation of flour, fat, eggs and sugar. A sweet treat for friends and family, ready to be consumed.

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7th May 2013 – sun umbrella

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Liz Terry

Opening it for the first time, it reveals a tiny family in its folds. A mother spider sits, serene. Surrounding her are several tiny egg sacs, carefully adhered in between each metal spoke. We must re-home them, but we do … Continue reading →

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4th May 2013 – Alice

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Liz Terry

She stands there, on her 70th birthday, singing lustily. Physically bowed by age and infirmity, still her spirit and sense of fun stay strong. As we join in, her real and chosen family, love fills the tiny room and lights … Continue reading →

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29th March 2013 – Easter

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Liz Terry

The family gather at our dining table. Its rickety, wooden everyday-ness is transformed. Love and laughter bloom, and food is shared. Spring is here, despite the cold outside.

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