Boots

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I never knew my dad’s brother until I was twelve years old. When we met, I must have said I enjoyed listening to records because he kindly gave me a selection of vinyl.

It was an eclectic bunch, from Abba, Punk Rock, Pop, sixties and fifties.

‘‘These boots are made for walking’’ was a favourite, with ‘‘I will Survive’’, by Gloria Gaynor. There is a special sound digital lacks. Even the crackle brings back memories of sitting in my bedroom, singing along to my music.

When we moved, I sold many of them. However, this one broke when I accidentally dropped something heavy on it.

My record player, brought as a Christmas present, as an adult, and I should play it more often.

I wonder what my teenage self would think of me?

She would say, take time, grab a hairbrush and sing, it doesn’t matter you are out of tune, be proud.

You have survived.

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I am a fifty something mother of two grown up children, and one beautiful grandchild. I have been married for nearly thirty-four years. My first book was published ten years ago. I wrote my book Sticks and Stones because of my experience of being bullied at school.

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