A Dad’s Poem
My father took his own life when I was 13 months old. My mother, Teresa Denton, was amazing at being both my parents. She never spoke badly of my father....
Preparing Junior for the New Arrival
A long time ago a little girl sat on the stair at the front door. Her baby brother, the new arrival, had just come from the hospital. The ladies of...
My Games Maker Uniform
Jonathan Edwards, a former British Olympic triple jumper said when the Games Maker uniform was unveiled, "You won't be able to move in London without seeing someone in one of...
Your Travel Life
YOUR TRAVEL LIFE HAS THE ESSENCE OF A DREAM IT IS SOMETHING OUTSIDE THE NORMAL, YET YOU ARE IN IT IT IS PEOPLED WITH CHARACTERS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN AND...
Book Club
There are millions of book clubs around the world. Some are avid readers and enjoy the chat about the book, but some, are just an excuse to get together and...
Make your Own Ginger Beer
This is a recipe I was given by my late mother, Teresa Denton, who adored ginger beer. It brings back wonderfully warm memories of my childhood. I now love to make...
St Isaac’s Cathedral in St Petersburg
Our afternoon excursion was to St Isaac's Cathedral in St Petersburg, the fourth largest one-domed cathedral in the world after St Peter's in Rome, St Paul's in London and St...
HIV & Me
by Teresa Denton I walk along the path of life; I see the suffering & strife. HIV has invaded my land, How can I give a helping hand? First try to...
Christmas Banned
Before Christmas was completely banned, in 1541 Henry VIII passed the Unlawful Games Act. This banned all sports on Christmas Day, except archery. This was to ensure the English men...
Pregnancy
Many couples are delighted when those little stripes on the home pregnancy tests change colour. But, spare a thought for those who are filled with fear, dread and alarm when...
My Thoughts about Frome
My thoughts about Frome are embedded in the Southern African concept of Ubuntu - "I am because we are". This is ultimately the foundation of being human. And, having grown...
Indian Summer Pudding
This Indian Summer recipe I found (hand written) in a little recipe book that belonged to my great aunty Nina. It has been a wonderful pudding to 'build'! Nina, who...