Last night my twin sister and I went to the theatre
It had been a hard day for me and she knew it
So we didn't speak much. We didn't need to.
We sat in the interval eating salted caramel ice cream without chattering too much
and was there to see Educating Rita at Threatr Clwyd loving the towering performance by Stephen Tompkinson as Dr Frank a turn which eclipsed the Rita role quite spectacularly
My sisters have always been my touchstones
Janet and I
I am sure you are! That picture is wonderful and says it all.
ReplyDeleteYou were a gorgeous child, now an attractive man,fortunate enough to have your sisters there when you need them, still,after all these years.I am glad for any good, comforting aspect in your life-Mary
ReplyDeleteMary a man with loving sisters is rather blessed x
DeleteMy four sisters and I have two brothers who heartily agree with you John.
DeleteIf there is anything sweeter on this earth than that picture I do not know what it is.
ReplyDeleteI know! So sweet! Catching that wonderful moment in time.
Deleteif that photo isn't one of the cutest things i've ever seen i don't know what is. you are so lucky to have loving sisters and they you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute photo of you and Janet! I didn't know until now that you have a twin. Sweet!! As two only children who married each other, DH and I have always wished for siblings. Our sons say siblings aren't all they're cracked up to be! :)
ReplyDeleteEducating Rita is one of our favorite films.
Hugs!
You've grown a bit since then. ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute photo! It is so obviously you in the pic!
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling. My two sisters mean more to me than I can put into words. I'm glad you have the support and love of your sisters.
ReplyDeleteIn the pic you look like you are telling her "I will always be here for you". I am glad it works both ways for you.
ReplyDeletePrecious. Loved Educating Rita.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty certain that you are not only a touchstone but a rock for many people. Perhaps more than you know.
ReplyDeleteEchoing Elephant's Child. She said it better than I could.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sweet picture.
Oh my, how adorable are the pair of you in that old photo! I used to wear those kind of shoes too when I was small.
ReplyDeleteI consider this one of the best photos I have ever seen.
ReplyDeleteAdore the photo. Adorable.
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Love the photo and I'm glad you have your sisters and that you're close to them. I have twin sisters but we're not close. They're in their seventies and don't seem to care that they have another sister.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that picture of you and Janet is the sweetest! I am so glad you have your sisters and equally glad they have you.
ReplyDeleteWilly Russell rarely lets us down. Great photo. You should crop it a bit and make a jigsaw puzzle for her.
ReplyDeleteOh look how Cute you both are!
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing the film with Michael Caine and Julie Walters. I fell in love with Walters as a performing then and there.
ReplyDeleteYou and your twin sis look so adorable in that photo.
That photo of you and Janet is adorable. I wish I had a sister.
ReplyDeleteOh go on . . Break my heart, why don't you. Those joined hands, those knobbly knees. Your smile, lifting your face to the light. May there be light around you.
ReplyDeleteThat is nice that you and your sister get along so well.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo John
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo. x
ReplyDeleteI am glad you have family close by....I am off to Kent to see my sister very soon..xx
ReplyDeleteMy favourite film of all time. I always hoped that they would make a follow up, where Frank and Rita got together. Come to think about it, there is still time.
ReplyDeleteAw! That is such a cute picture. It must be nice to have a twin - someone who has travelled the very same amount of time and has known you all your life. Comforting.
ReplyDeleteWhich one is Janet?
ReplyDeleteCute picture! I haven't seen "Educating Rita" in years, but I remember it was good. I've only seen the movie.
ReplyDeleteGosh he has gotten older like the rest of us!!! I still think of him as that young priest in BallyKissAngel which is over 20 years ago.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got sis time. My sister grounds me too xo
I felt the same way about my sister. This fills my heart with love... and my eyes with tears. That photo of you two is priceless.
ReplyDeleteYou look like opposites.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute photo. I find it difficult to imagine anyone other than Julie Walters as Rita. Loved the film.
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ReplyDeleteYou need plenty more outings like this with those who love you John.
ReplyDeleteOh my heart, that photo of you and your sister. Adorable. I'm glad you have each other. I feel fortunate to have a sister I can count on too.
ReplyDeleteAww that photo of Janet and John is adorable ... I learnt to read with Janet and John books. Gosh that ages me nicely ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great last picture.
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ReplyDeleteAll I can say is God love you - God love you both, and your other sister, too.
ReplyDeleteLove the picture. You are so sweet to share it with us.
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