Tag Archives: Novel

Growing Up In The 1940s – In Captivity – The Kind Oberarzt – WWII

Posted on September 24, 2019 by irinadim

Dear Readers, After four years I’m finally coming back to this memoir. I’d like to finish it while memories are still floating in my mind. At times I’m overwhelmed by panic that there isn’t much time left. I’m 84. I’m … Continue reading →

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Decluttering bit by bit… digging up memories

Posted on September 18, 2019 by irinadim

Could I pass off as Lawrence of Arabia? Perhaps, if I had blue eyes and was a tiny bit younger …? No, a lot younger! I found this headgear as I was decluttering the belly dancing drawer. Well, yes, I … Continue reading →

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My Book “Full Circle” – St. Vitus Day 28 June – Vidovdan – WWI

Posted on June 28, 2019 by irinadim

* I’ve been having such a blast on Instagram that I’ve neglected my blog! The time is now right, however, to promote my book Full Circle a bit, and both St. Vitus Day and the Centenary of the Treaty of … Continue reading →

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Follow Only Beauty – Quote – Senryu

Posted on April 9, 2019 by irinadim

❤ Khalil Gibran said Follow only Beauty and Obey only Love ❤ And he also said: “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” ❤ Wishing you all a happy and loving week! 🙂 ❤ … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 13, 2019 by irinadim

❤ Valentine’s Day, a day of romance, is a perfect day to announce that my book, published by Lulu.com in October 2018, is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Although this book is more about war than romance, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Resolution

Posted on December 31, 2018 by irinadim

On New Year’s Eve I’m bidding good riddance to bad habits and bad company. The innocent-looking white cockatoo will not be welcome in 2019. I love his fluffy white feathers, his cocky yellow crest and his black eye eyeing me … Continue reading →

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Tonight is the Holy Night

Posted on December 24, 2018 by irinadim

Holy Night – Triolet Tonight is the Holy Night Christ the Saviour born unto us Blessed is the holy sight Tonight is the Holy Night To save our souls he’ll always fight His healing Love a sacred gift to us … Continue reading →

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FULL CIRCLE – My Dad, a Volunteer in WWI

Posted on November 9, 2018 by irinadim

❤ To mark the centenary of the ARMISTICE of 1918 that ended WWI on 11 November, I am thrilled to announce I managed to self-publish my book this year! I nearly gave up twice. The main headache was formatting, but … Continue reading →

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Aloe Vera

Posted on November 5, 2018 by irinadim

❤ “Like Aloe vera soothing balm Forgiveness soothes the wounded heart” Native to the Arabian Peninsula, Aloe Vera prospers in my garden. It prospers well without much care. May the Nature’s gift be blessed! Wishing you all a happy and … Continue reading →

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Always forgive your enemies

Posted on October 31, 2018 by irinadim

😉 Have you ever thought of forgiveness as the ultimate revenge? Oscar Wilde hit the nail on the head. Not only did he find release in forgiving his enemies, but he also enjoyed seeing their unease of being forgiven for the … Continue reading →

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