Tag Archives: death
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Eva Cassidy: new footage
8Wednesday 14 October, 2015 by Uncle Spike
Some of you may recall my having added Eva Cassidy to my personal Hall of Fame; otherwise known as those …
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In memory of Rhonda
4Sunday 30 August, 2015 by Uncle Spike
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Remembering a departed blogger
13Thursday 16 July, 2015 by Uncle Spike
Today would have been Rhonda Elkins’ birthday Sadly Rhonda is no longer with us But friends who met through her blog …
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Cheating Death While Olive Picking
10Tuesday 09 December, 2014 by Uncle Spike
Olive trees grow in the weirdest of places, and seem quite happy on the sides of mountains, steep inclines, as …
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So, just how did I end up here?
27Sunday 26 October, 2014 by Uncle Spike
Well well, who would’ve thought that young Spike would one day be a naturalised Türk, having emigrated to the pan-Eurasian …
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Seize the day; because it’s YOUR life !
3Saturday 11 October, 2014 by Uncle Spike
Today I read an article and saw a video about a young woman who will soon be dead. She is …
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REBLOG: The Gift
1Saturday 28 June, 2014 by Uncle Spike
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Mrs Fox 1 : Nigel 0
37Saturday 17 May, 2014 by Uncle Spike
After a good life for four years, our eldest rooster, Nigel, fed a family of foxes as his last act …
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Another Turkish First….
9Thursday 15 May, 2014 by Uncle Spike
Almost 2 days since the coal mine fire at Soma, and we are still bringing out the bodies of our …
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Wordless Wednesday – RIP
14Wednesday 14 May, 2014 by Uncle Spike
Not wordless today… sometimes words are necessary. (rescheduled my planned WW post due to this disaster – seems appropriate) During …
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REBLOG: It’s Been One Year Today Since Kaitlyn Left This Earth
4Friday 11 April, 2014 by Uncle Spike
Yes it’s Friday, and yes I’ll be posting for Flower Friday, probably something ‘happy’ for the end of the week, …
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Varanasi – A Sacred Moment
42Sunday 22 December, 2013 by Uncle Spike
India. Ever been there? It’s one of the most fascinating spots on the planet, for me at least. Often described …
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