Category: kids sport

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all I need is 4 diamonds and I feel at home…

Amie

There are few places left for me now that remind me of my childhood. The home that I grew up in was sold while I was living in Germany straight after I left school. My Nan’s house in Ballina where I spent almost all of my Christmases was sold when she died two months short of her 97th birthday. When I drive into my old neighbourhood and I turn into Parade Street and take that next right into Showview Street an emotional mix of feelings conjure. The trees are older, still silent and forever a faithful witness to many of … Continue reading all I need is 4 diamonds and I feel at home…

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The C word…

Amie

When Kieran the youngest of my three sons was born eight years ago the theatre nurse announced “It’s a boy”. I remember, I exhaled long and slow -not with any anguish at not “getting” a girl but with a deep knowledge that statistically my chances of doing Saturday summer cricket shifts had just increased. I am sure that my dad a father of one – a daughter was not displeased with these odds. To the best of my ability I stalled and delayed committing to Saturday cricket. I compromised with Milo cricket on Wednesday afternoons, but even I could see that … Continue reading The C word…

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Loose ends….

Amie

Absent from the blogosphere–  just a short hiatus of about 3 months. (Did anyone miss me?) I would like to tell you all, that I have been beavering creatively away, on something substantial and amazing but that is not the tale I have to tell you today. Although…. surviving the winter is not to be underestimated. Weekend sport is over. After 5 months, this weekend will be our first weekend free of any organised sport. I have the same feeling I did all those years ago on the 11/11/1993 when I finished my 2 unit Modern History Exam. I still remember … Continue reading Loose ends….