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Something Beautiful From A Life In Pieces

Judah Raine Posted on April 24, 2018 by Judah RaineApril 24, 2018
patchy blanket

Members of my family will instantly know what I mean when I talk of Aunty Joan’s patchy blankets. These were lovingly created from fabric scraps and lined with brushed cotton. If I remember correctly, each niece or nephew had one … Read More

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Life Before Google – Yes, We Had One

Judah Raine Posted on June 4, 2015 by Judah RaineApril 23, 2018
google

I was thinking the other day (I do, occasionally) as I set aside a little time for social networking. The world has changed dramatically in my lifetime. And no, I’m not anywhere near ‘geriatric.’ Mature, perhaps, but I still have … Read More

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Tatting – A Bunch Of Holes Tied Together

Judah Raine Posted on May 29, 2015 by Judah RaineApril 22, 2018
learning tatting

One of my most treasured possessions is a simple wooden tatting shuttle which used to belong to my little Granny Ethel. She was, ironically, often referred to as ‘Big Granny’ to set her apart for her great-grandchildren. This avoided confusion … Read More

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Hey Monkey…Don’t Forget The Breadroll

Judah Raine Posted on May 23, 2015 by Judah RaineApril 22, 2018
monkey

.Living in a leafy suburb on the outskirts of Durban is perfect for someone with roots on the farm but a need to be ‘in the city’ for various reasons. We have abundant bird life, large tree-filled gardens with space … Read More

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Living The Lavender Life…And Loving It.

Judah Raine Posted on May 21, 2015 by Judah RaineApril 22, 2018
lavender life

I am truly blessed. When I wake every day, it’s to the joy of living the lavender life – one of hard but rewarding work, doing something I love. I choose my own hours, based on the workload, and at … Read More

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It’s A Crime…Murder, Mystery, And Maybes…

Judah Raine Posted on May 19, 2015 by Judah RaineApril 22, 2018
a crime

The writer itch cannot be denied. The plots and sub-plots continue to stir and settle into a sequence of events, and characters surface and will not be denied. In fact, it’s a crime to even try… Which brings me to … Read More

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Plot Outline Be Damned…This Is Me!

Judah Raine Posted on June 30, 2014 by Judah RaineApril 22, 2018
plot outline

Every good novel begins with a plot outline. Doesn’t it? Of course it does. I mean, how else are you going to get all your characters worked out and ironed out and written out just like they should be? Everyone … Read More

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Rainbow Ahead – Hang On!

Judah Raine Posted on December 23, 2013 by Judah RaineApril 22, 2018
rainbow ahead

Two Sundays ago, I took part in a celebration… of grief and hope and something way bigger. It’s taken a while for me to find the courage to speak the beauty of the rainbow ahead. On 24th December 2012, my … Read More

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Back To The Beginning

Judah Raine Posted on December 7, 2013 by Judah RaineApril 21, 2018
horse post

Well, here we go again! Back to the beginning courtesy of the idiots who think it’s fun to trash other people’s hard work. Nothing quite like being hacked to change one’s perspective. The temptation is, of course, to moan and … Read More

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Hide And Seek As luck would have it, that very afternoon, Drew entered the library where Jordan had closeted himself, mainly to avoid any of the other occupants of the house. Many of the guests had left earlier that morning, though some still remained and seemed to spill into all the rooms in which he had sought solitude. Clearly, their houseguests had little inclination to things literary, to his enormous text

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