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Jane
- Jun 11
An Unbelievable Coincidence
Madzia's letter to an uncle, 1945 11.6.23 The story behind this letter always pinches my heart. It was 1945 and my aunty Madzia, together...

Jane
- Jun 4
The Essence of Cosiness
24.5.23 Yasha (or ‘Coby’ or ‘Yaakov’ as he likes to be called) is very connected to mum. If I can’t get to mum, and Yasha’s not working...


Jane
- Jun 4
My Aunty Madzia
3.6.23 I loved Madzia as much as my own parents. She and her husband Rafael lived in Tel Aviv, Israel. Whenever I travelled to Israel, I...


Jane
- May 28
How is Graham? Where is Graham?...
28.5.23 I know that mum’s high when she starts talking non-stop about Graham. It’s the first sign, and it happens each time. How is...


Jane
- May 27
Off to the dentist
22.5.23 There aren't many front teeth left in mum's mouth. At nearly one hundred, she's lucky to have avoided dentures. The other day two...


Jane
- May 27
Ahhhh Gil'uchnah (my darling Gilly)
1.4.23 It's line-up time for dinner. So grim. Not a smiley face anywhere. ...And then Gil walks in to visit mum Home for a visit - an...