Category Archives: mother

Letters of Love

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Grin & Tonic by Alana Kirk

This weekend, when I went up to Belfast to look after my mum, my dad had left a big box in my room. I looked inside, and found my life story. The smell of age and nostalgia mingled with tissue … Continue reading →

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Child’s Play

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Grin & Tonic by Alana Kirk

I’ve talked about my inner child before – about the desperate diva throwing toddler-esque tantrums, spitting out my dummy when I’m faced with endless, thankless, relentless demands when all I want to do is hide under my duvet, quiet and … Continue reading →