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Life is not so much whateach individual makes of it,but what we make of itfor each other. Helen Keller

I am delighted to see that the government have dropped the clause relating to incitement to religious hatred, in the new Ant-Terrorism, Crime and Security Bill. There was something insidious in the way that Islamic groups were using the proposed … Continue reading →

I didn't have many decorations up this year – a tree, a few cards and some extra candles. Had my eye o­n some beautiful holly in a friend's garden but I suspect the congregation got there first. Anyway, the adornments … Continue reading →

I bought some beautiful new “funky fur” wool to make ponchos, (as I thought) for my grand-daughters. Unfortunately the pattern has proved too much for me. Now if you are someone who knits or crochets you may find this hard … Continue reading →

It is amazing to see how many people in the blogging community have taken up the Asian Tsunami and changed the usual character of their entries. It makes me wonder what weblogs would have been like during the Second World … Continue reading →

I've been enjoying watching the rise to fame of Jamie Cullum – jazz crossover performer. He has been dubbed the new Dudley Moore. The CD is an acquired taste; I rather suspect it might be more fun to watch and … Continue reading →

Modern campervans are a wonderful invention. It is possible to stop for bacon and eggs no matter the weather. Such beauty is not to be denied, even in the face of tragedy in Asia. Like many another, I have made … Continue reading →

I trust that John Bell will allow me to use his words….. God gives us lifewhen all around spells deathand some have died;and few are clear that hope is nearor fate can be defied. God give us skill.insight and willto … Continue reading →

Happy New Year ………. a strange greeting to offer to all and sundry when you think about it. Some people are having a terrible time: some are newly bereaved, some are overcome by the events of the past year, some … Continue reading →

   Bought this for Him Behind the Wheel – guess who is currently trying to make sense of it. Tracing the ancestors is not as easy as the TV programmes make it seem. Absorbing nonetheless. The o­nly way to deal … Continue reading →