On Hogmanay I’ll be alone/Surrounded by my kin,/Who, from their places on the walls/Will bring the New Year in.
Thoughts on Hogmanay
Memories of The Zoology Museum at Aberdeen University
The University of Aberdeen’s Zoology Museum which turned 50 on December 17 has launched a Memories Project to gather the recollections of visitors over the decades as part of a year-long programme of celebrations.
Tarka Skinner
Jock Skinner was Storekeeper for the Northern Lighthouse Board in Stromness.
Christmas…….
“Christmas is – what you make it – season of goodwill and all that – not necessarily to do with excess and expense. “
When Small Is Beautiful
“from the ages of 3 to 5, I went to a local nursery – St. Pat’s. I have clear and good memories of it.”
The Carpenter
“Strange what Lock Down makes us do.”
Songs in the key of your life?
This is not a review of specific artists but more of a statement on how we enjoy music and how it triggers memory.
Recalling Memories of Maitland Place Finstown
I showed my pics of Maitland pier almost completely submerged during Storm Brendan to a friend , that unlocked some pages of Finstown history.
There’s A Lot Of Life In A Photo Album
“I was having an exchange with a chum, about……….. families, memories, photos, times changing. “
Solastalgia
“I’m still reading ‘Underland’ by Robert MacFarlane – it’s not the kind of book that you rush through!”
