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A little about myself.
Born and bred in Manchester England, three months before World War II started. I have a younger sister.
My father was often out of work, but my mother was always able to make one penny do the work of two. She did such a good job of managing, that I didn't realise we were 'poor' for a long time.
I met my husband when I was sweet sixteen. We married three years later and had two daughters.
In 1982 we migrated from the UK to South Africa. I was a qualified Book-Keeper but couldn't find a job, as I didn't speak Afrikaans. So I started my own Book-Keeping practice. From there I progressed to starting a Computer School that was very successful.
Unfortunately, my husband and I were divorced in 1999 as he had found a later model. Then ten months after the divorce he passed away.
I found myself unable to keep myself financially so I returned to the UK in 2001. Having left my younger daughter in South Africa, with her husband and their two children.
I'm now settled in a bungalow in what we call Sheltered Accommodation. I have alarm cords all over my house, that I can pull if I need assistance.
Eleven years ago while in South Africa, I was badly injured in a car crash and broke my neck. Now my condition is deteriorating and I'm having dificulty walking more than a few steps, before the pain in my neck and shoulders kick in. I'm not having a whinge, just stating a fact.
There are lot of people worse off than me. I have a lot to be thankful for. For one thing I'm alive and kicking. Okay, maybe I'm not kicking as high as I used to do, but that's life.
I freelance for a newspaper. Having my own column on a weekly basis. I live to write and one day I hope to write to live.
I've only been a member of Blogit for a few days, got a feeling I've found my niche in life.
Looking forward to Writing and Reading Blogs.
Love
Tweaky
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- Location:
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United Kingdom
- Primary occupation:
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Writer
- Dream occupation:
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Writer
- Hometown:
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Manchester
- Schools attended:
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Primary, Secondary, College
- I like:
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Writing, Learning, Music, Bedroom Exercises
- Favorite writers:
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Anybody who can teach me something
- Favorite books:
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Non Fiction
- Favorite magazines:
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Writing Magazines
- Favorite music:
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50's and 60's
- Favorite movies:
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Musicals eg South Pacific and Sound of Music
- Favorite TV shows:
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Quiz Shows and Soaps
- Favorite quote:
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Not somehow but triumphantly
- Gender:
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Female
- Religion:
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Spiritualist