There was much going on that early summer in 1960, first I had a baby sister. That brought on much change. I was no longer the centre of my parent’s universe. In fact it seemed to me I no longer existed as anything too important at all. I was largely invisible. So it did not surprise me that no one thought to mention that we were moving, and not just a few streets over either, but what seemed like a world away.
I was told in essentially fairy tale format what a wonderful new life we would have in the new house. A house mind you, not a flat as we had always had. I was told about all the wonderful new friends I would have and the bicycle and toller skates I could have because in this village there was little if any traffic so it would be safe. Of course I could neither bicycle or roller skate and had a miserable time learning anything new. (more…)
