Archive (4 life histories found)
I am struck whilst writing this missive by how unbelievably the world has changed in my lifetime'
The compilation of the information and the construction of the family tree has been what one might call a labour of love. I have discovered things about my family which I had never known before and I consider myself as a small part of a much larger…
Tags: Change, lifetime, transition
'I have gathered a lot of the moss of experience and friendship as I travelled the world'
I have changed residence at least 20 times in my life. That has obviously had some effect on me. I like to think that unlike the proverbial rolling stone, I have gathered a lot of the moss of experience and friendship as I travelled the world.My…
Tags: Change, life course, transition, travel
'I had no plans for what I was going to do in Dublin'
I had a distinct 'Africa Addio' feeling as I left Malawi in September 1992. It was the end of an era in Africa for me, and I did not expect to be back there again. I had no plans for what I was going to do in Dublin. I worked as a supply teacher for…
Tags: Change, Dublin, Return home, travel
Three brass balls - The pawnbrokers sign
Tags: Change, life course, Pawnbrokers