Another year gone – another year of life disappearing over the horizon with all it hazards and chances.
A thousand thanks to everyone who looked in on The Phraser over the year. Your company and your feedback make The Phraser.
I would also like to mention especially, those who have allowed me over the past year to interview them or feature their work. It is such a privilege to have the chance to profile the parts of life that have caught my eye.
Here are a few links to some of the 2014 Phraser ‘portraits’:
Julia Molony in February 2012 – when The Ripple Pond was first set up
Julia Molony – courageous and determined founder of The Ripple Pond – a support group for the families of injured service personnel
The final piece from the feature on the Underground published by the online magazine, The New Londoners, in June 2014
Lance Ramsay General Manager of The Bakerloo Line who told me of his own journey through the London Underground
Tom Benyon OBE, his wife Jane, and dog, Dinah arrive at the Martyrs Memorial in Oxford
Tom Benyon OBE and his wife Jane who completed yet another marathon walk on behalf of ZANE (Zimbabwe a National Emergency) and the vulnerable in Zimbabwe.
Rev Alan Steele MBE officiating at the D-Day services at Pegasus Bridge for this year’s 70th anniversary
The Reverend Alan Steele MBE who described his role as a padre in the British military
The VAWZ (UK) stall at the Whitely Village Summer Fair 2014
Meryl Harrison – she continues her work to help raise awareness and funds for animals in Zimbabwe
Mauro Squillace of Omega Gloves
Mauro Squillace of Omega Gloves at the heart of his family’s glove-making network in Naples
My mother who turned 80 this year
My mother, who, like so many other young, travelled out to Africa from Europe over 60 years ago
The city of Naples, Italy
Naples, with all its stories and surprises – here’s a link to the latest
“And foe to none, suspects no enemies, …”
Finally – the last word must go to Zimbabwe’s young, wild elephants. These amazing creatures, so much a part of Africa’s vast open spaces, are up for sale. The details are sketchy but many are destined for China where 75% of a 2012 order for four baby elephants died alone and behind bars.
Happy 2015 – wishing you all ‘bon courage’ and ‘good fortune’ – may we keep the elephants safe
Copyright Georgie Knaggs & The Phraser 2018
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 11,000 times in 2014. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 4 sold-out performances for that many people to see it.
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What a wonderful list, wishing you a joyful 2015!
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Thank you so much – I just keep going – one step at a time! All the very best to you and many wishes for every success with your wonderful art.
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Have, Georgie, a Happy and Special 2015. Kisses, Mauro.
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Thanks Mauro – Happy New Year! Hope 2015 will be a great one. Auguri di tanta salute e felicita. 🙂
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Happy new Year to you all.. Liz Nunn
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Hello Liz – what a treat to hear from you – thank you. All the best for 2015! Is there any chance you might be able to squeeze in a visit to Naples? I hope so. Tanti Auguri!
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Georgie I wish you a wonderful, happy and successful 2015. what a fabulous looking Mum. She looks about 40
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Hi Lyn – all the very best for 2015! You’re right – I do have a fabulous looking Mum and the photo I chose is from when she was about 40 (I think!). She’s now double that but still looking great.
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Happy new year Georgie and family. Lovely to be in touch properly, and hoping that by some miracle we can get to Italy this year – it will take a miracle believe me!
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Happy New Year to all of you! We would love to see you here … Really hope something works out. Happy 2015 and here’s hoping we never give up on miracles!
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Happy new yer Georgie and family. Lovely to be in touch properly, and hoping that by some miracle we can get to Italy this year – it will take a miracle believe me!
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Happy new year to you, dear Georgie! I so look forward to reading more of your lovely blog in 2015 … especially regarding your explorations around Italy. With all best wishes for a terrific year ahead! Annabel
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Thank you Annabel! Can’t tell you how much your support has meant – perfect inspiration at just the right time. Happy 2015!
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Reblogged this on aggiegraham and commented:
Lovely way to round up the year…. what an achievement using your words to inspire and move…. here’s to thee next 22,000 clicks…. and more from our Phraser.
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Thank you Aggie! You have been so kind to keep looking in on The Phraser – it gives me such a boost to get your comments. Don’t know how you find the time but thanks. Happy 2015!
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