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Murphy’s Law is testing and testing again•Testing, testing can any one hear me?

Posted on September 23, 2006 by Sara Troy

Testing, testing can anyone hear me? I don’t think my mike is working, I am speaking here, I know that you can see me but why is no one hearing me? I am screaming inside but my exterior is upbeat … Continue reading →

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A Cape Life – Growing up in Cape Town

Posted on September 19, 2005 by Sara Troy

  I arrived in Cape Town in South Africa in 1969; I was 14 years old and had no idea how much my life was about to change. Coming from England and being very naive about the world and its … Continue reading →

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On Religion – to thine own Faith to be True

Posted on August 30, 2005 by Sara Troy

All we see in the news these days are headlines telling us that another priest has molested another child, and that the church covered it up again. Yes the church has real issues and problems but could it be that … Continue reading →

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Turning the big 50

Posted on October 21, 2004 by Sara Troy

50 AND LOVING IT. Well it finally arrived, the dreaded 50 mark. What is all the fuss? So I turned 50 years old and yes I am glad for it. I have always been a person to embrace each birthday. … Continue reading →

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Reading the Alchemist while cruising the Glacier Bay

Posted on May 21, 2004 by Sara Troy

Miss Volendam in Alaska… Holland America cruse line is truly great; The Volendam is a beautiful ship and extremely well run. I embarked on this journey May 5 2004 and my trip started the moment I set foot on board. … Continue reading →

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They call me “Laser Eyes”

Posted on March 17, 2004 by Sara Troy

Well I did it, I had my eyes lazored and yes I can still see. Better than I ever could. It is taking some time to heal as I am/was far sighted. Also as timing would have it, a few … Continue reading →

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The Dating Life (Redux)

Posted on September 23, 2003 by Sara Troy

The Dating Life (Redux) • Sara Towe Well life does move onward and we hope upward, but at times very slowly. Since the last time I wrote, I have parted from my husband of 22.5 years, tried to sell my … Continue reading →

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IN MEMORY OF A FATHER

Posted on April 20, 2003 by Sara Troy

He died 36 years ago on the April 20th. He lived life fast and furious, running from his demons, running to his hell. He was my father, and I only knew him for 11 years of my life. He died … Continue reading →

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GETTING THROUGH THE TEEN YEARS

Posted on November 23, 2002 by Sara Troy

By• Sara Towe My children have put me to the test many times, and there have been times that I have wanted to wring their necks, but through it all, we love and respect each other … Tasha, Tabytha, Tyler … Continue reading →

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Life repeats its self

Posted on August 23, 2002 by Sara Troy

My brother found an old picture of me with our Border collie ‘Kandy’ from 30 years ago. As I looked at this I realized how some things never change. I still love colour and very much influenced by the colourful … Continue reading →

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