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Much of this week is spent waiting. Waiting for the ride-on mower to arrive. (By the way, Him Behind the Wheel wants rain this week so that the grass will grow; perverse or what?) Waiting for the builders to arrive. … Continue reading →

The biggest problem with deciding to surf ebay to research prices and bids, is that one ends up bidding rather than selling. I obviously have to make some decisions about what I will realistically put up for sale. And that … Continue reading →

Misty is not usually so keen to get on the desk, but she is demanding rather a lot of attention at the moment. She is a week into her first “season” or oestrus. Poor little thing doesn’t know what is … Continue reading →

I like to think of today as being about relationship. We are related to all living things, and we are deeply connected with the whole of the world. To try to explain God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit is … Continue reading →

A saint’s day. And high summer. What better excuse to do very little?

Hate to admit it but I have been suffering from too much sun. I was sitting outside yesterday and must have dozed off. Consequently I am having an adverse skin reaction. Not complaining though. Or at least trying not to … Continue reading →

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Is it tempting fate or showing faith to say that the 06/06/06 day is nearly over and the world is still here? Interesting theological point nonetheless.

Heard but not seen – a grasshopper warbler. We appear to be on the limit of their habitat in the UK, but it has livened up the dusk and intrigued the dog. Hurrah that summer has come at last!

If you are a regular reader you will know that I am a fan of Henri Nouwen. This is his personal prayer for Pentecost from Jesus: A Gospel. And strikes a strong resonance with how I feel a lot of the … Continue reading →