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Monthly Archives: February 2005
Colonsay
I am going over the sea to Colonsay today. Stephen is being chauffeur – his large vehicle is much needed to bring back all the clutter I have left over there in my study over the years. It will be … Continue reading
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A prayer
A prayer from George Appleton, Oxford Book of Prayer. Grant me, O God, the heart of a child,pure and transparent as a spring; a simple heart,which never harbours sorrows;a heart glorious in self-giving, tender in compassion;a heart faithful and generous,which … Continue reading
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Starting the removal
Some of the furniture is going away to a new home today. I know it will be appreciated which makes it easier to let go. And I have a bit of a giggle when I think of showing it to … Continue reading
Power cut
There was a power cut for a few hours again yesterday. Highlights of that time were: an unexpected “picnic” of bacon and eggs, cooked over the gas and eaten by candlelight; and reading in my new recliner chair without having … Continue reading
Creative Writing
I have unearthed my Creative Writing Course, dusted it off and am busy trying to make up for lost years. To be honest, I have never been very successful at getting paid money for articles. It is easy enough to … Continue reading
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Day Out for spectacles
Today is a trip out for eye tests. Three Marshalls and a dog are setting off in the clean (Him Behind the Wheel washed it yesterday) – campervan to Tarbert, a distance of some seventy miles or so. The aim … Continue reading
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Humour and getting older
Several of my friends have been taking me to task for exhibiting signs of an obsession with ageing. But I cannot resist quoting the following from George Burns. “You know you're getting old when you stoop to ties your shoes … Continue reading
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Ikaea
Being a fan of both Ikaea and Ebay, I was interested to hear the observation that the recent crush at the new London store was actually caused by people who were desperate to buy cheap and sell at a profit … Continue reading
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Sacred Space
God is not foreign to my freedom.Instead the Spirit breathes life into my most intimate desires,gently nudging me towards all that is good.I ask for the grace to let myself be enfolded by the Spirit. Sacred Space Prayers
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Broadband
When we move house we will have Broadband availability. I am told that this changes your life and having used it at family and friends, I can well believe it. During the pre-removal sorting out, I am trying to keep … Continue reading
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