Lunch with Ginnie
Having lunch with Ginnie Bell, 2006 (photo by Ginnie Bell)
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Wedding #2
Marrying Charles Douglas Maginley in 1982 in Sydney, covered in confetti.
Continue reading →A growing little family
Here we are in 1960, a couple of months after Pam was born. Heather is holding her little doll Jane.
Continue reading →Baby Pamela
New romance
Mom was radiant and happy in her second marriage (1982). Charles was a better match for her, emotionally, than my father had been, and they were having adventures together.
Continue reading →Little Heather
Little me (Heather) sitting between my parents. I’ve always loved this candid picture for the feeling of being enveloped and taken care of by these marvellous big people, a primal feeling about parents and especially mothers that we all have, … Continue reading →
On Feminism… c. 1979
The feminist movement represents, for the most part, the younger, well-educated woman who chooses to have a career, or decides to stay home for a few years to nurture her children. She feels in control of her life. But there … Continue reading →
I Found a Place Where Angelica Grows
[Pamela put this poem to music and sang it at June’s memorial service. Click here for video.] I found a place where Angelica grows, In Sydney Harbour, where marsh birds incline. I went there one mist-bounded, warm April morning With … Continue reading →
Queen of the Forest
For Malcolm’s 5th birthday, we created an Adventure Quest through the woods. The kids visited various exotic characters who gave them gifts (walking sticks, bags for treasures) or an assignment (find a Perfect Pinecone to give the next character). Mom … Continue reading →
Genetic hair
Hair colour passed from generation to generation. After this photo was taken, Malcolm’s hair darkened, Heather’s faded somewhat, and June’s went through a variety of changes. Good thing we have this photo. All natural.
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