Day 12 I spent an hour on my own this afternoon thinking of more stories for Alice. Wasting time when I could lose Billy before long and should be thinking about his health. He drinks too much and he smokes too much, even though the doctors told him he should stop after the heart attack. I think he only does it because he's scared. When they called him up again, in 1939, he told me he didn't want to go. He'd seen enough killing in the First War and in Ireland to last a lifetime.
I am guessing, but likely this is a fairly accurate portrayal of life and labor in the times... Most of us, we've no idea how easy we have it!!! I appreciate the clear eyed view that you have detailed for us.
I am guessing, but likely this is a fairly accurate portrayal of life and labor in the times... Most of us, we've no idea how easy we have it!!! I appreciate the clear eyed view that you have detailed for us.