Author Archives: freda

What a lot of squealing from Misty yesterday. She had to go to the vet for her second vaccination. She howled and cried as if she was being murdered, and the crying went on for quite a while after the … Continue reading →

A quotation from Amy Carmichael of Dohnavur (1867-1951) Choose you this day………………….We will be that which we follow. It does not matter where we are or what work we are doing. What we follow; that we will become. Follow what … Continue reading →

This weekend has been designated birdwatch weekend by the RSPB. The idea is to watch the birds for an hour, either in the garden or a local park, and then to take a note of the species seen. Now up … Continue reading →

The way you react to a recorded delivery letter says a lot about your state of mind. Do you expect good news or bad news? Mind you, juggling puppy, signing the receipt and collecting the rest of the mail this … Continue reading →

Visited the hairdresser yesterday. At one stage in the process, whilst getting me ready for a shampoo backwards fashion, the trainee said, “Could you move your bum closer to the basin please.” How times have changed.

It is possible to use the computer and surf the net with a puppy on your knee or on the desk. It is not possible to pay bills with a puppy on your knee or on your desk.  

The world is white today Sky dips to meet The frost heavy on branches. White wilderness. Thanks be to God.  

Ended up yesterday with no voice – reminded me vividly of what happened two years ago, so I have been very careful to follow the voice health rules my speech therapist taught me. I may not be preaching again until … Continue reading →

Spending a lot of time with a new puppy, showing it the house rules etc, has meant that some of my prayer routines have been a bit disturbed. I am reminded about Brother Lawrence and his life of prayer in … Continue reading →

My Sacred Space reader tells me that today is the feast day of St Thomas Aquinas. In looking him up online I am reminded that he thought heretics should be put to death and would be forever separated from God. … Continue reading →