Is there a perfume or cologne that you loved but was discontinued? In her twenties my mother used to wear Revlon's Charlie and although you can still buy it, she said it doesn't smell the same any more. My paternal grandmother had a favourite perfume called Californian Poppy which went back as far as the 50s I...See More »
Have you tried tracing your family tree?My great, great paternal grandfather was Irish. Surprising fact is, Ireland is one of the few countries that allows citizenship by ancestry as far back as your great great grandparents. I've never been to Ireland but would love to visit, especially...See More »
Post Trauma. A married couple went to the hospital to have their baby delivered. Upon their arrival, the doctor said he had invented a new machine that would transfer a portion of the mother's labour pain to the father. He asked if they were willing to try it out...See More »
Modern Love.. Daughter's text to Dad: Daddy, I'm coming home to get married soon, so get your checkbook ready. LOU As you know, I'm in Australia and he's in the US. We met on a dating site, became friends on Facebook, and had long chats on Whatsapp. He proposed...See More »
What memories do you have from childhood?My dad, who is good at suddenly bringing up a conversation out of the blue about something you would never think of off the top of your head, told me one of his fondest memories was eating Battenburg cake at his grandmother's. He thinks they called...See More »
A son asked his mother the following question:'Mum, why are wedding dresses white?' The mother looks at her son and replies, 'Son, this shows your friends and relatives that your bride is pure.' The son thanks his Mom and goes off to double-check this with his father. 'Dad why are wedding...See More »
Do you mind shopping with your spouse?My dad is banned from shopping with my mother. Could it be every man's dream? My mother first noticed something whenever he was in the grocery section with her. It was like someone stealing a sweet, you know it's wrong but just can't resist. Only...See More »
Family Quacks. Me (with number 1 son.) Tidy, no nonsense, clean beaked. "Always have Immaculate feathers and never be mean." Mister Drake Puddleduck. Dapper, beyond handsome, eye for the ladies. "You look like you know how to have a good time!" Mister James...See More »
What made you choose your username? I have always loved Beatrix Potter since being a child. My own little Puddleduck trinket box.
Eve's side of the story.After three weeks in the Garden of Eden, God came to visit Eve. 'So, how is everything going?' enquired God. 'It is all so beautiful, God,' she replied. 'The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking, the smells, the sights, everything is wonderful,...See More »
Do you get on well with your siblings?My older sister and I are very different, but I can't imagine life without her. We see each other often as my family don't live far from me. We had our ups and downs as kids, as but as adults we are very close.
I did it. I stood up for my sister. Maybe I'm not as coward as I think I am.I was reading a history book and I realised how a part of success was attributable to the strong bond the group of people had, and how family stuck up for one another. A week back, someone at work had said something about my sister, who has just...See More »
what if i end up alonecan anyone answer ? my circumstances are this; i have lived alone 18 years in a little flat, i suffer mental problems and have had a hard life, i have no relationships or friendships anymore apart from my elderly parents, my immediate family.. but...See More »
Do you know your family history?One film I want to see is The Wind that Shakes the Barley, I haven't got around to it yet but keep meaning to. My maternal grandfather fought as a soldier for the Free State during the civil war.I remember as a boy admiring his medals and asking what...See More »