In Rhoda’s 1962 Diary, we talk about different interests int he family such as impressive cars and television shows. February 16, Friday
In Rhoda’s 1962 Diary, we talk about Valentine’s Day and my parents’ money woes pertaining to our schooling. February 14: St.
My mother bakes ‘Battenburg’ cakes with Esther. This note in her diary awakens memories, not least of Battenburg cakes! They are
In Rhoda’s 1962 Diary, my mother talks about investigating Sandy’s relationship after finding blonde hairs in his clothes. February 8 “Sandy
“Violet’s birthday – sent a telegram from us all.” (Violet was born in 1932 – so she’s 30 years old
In Rhoda’s 1962 Diary, my mother talks about friendships, or rather what she doesn’t like in friendships. She also talks about
In Rhoda’s 1962 Diary, my mother worries that Stuart doesn’t have a girlfriend, while also worrying that my eldest brother, Sandy,
In Rhoda’s 1962 Diary, my mother talks about the time I pretended to be sick, but she didn’t know; as well