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OK – he has been insisting on a photo-shoot now that he is almost back to normal. The main differences in him are the sleeker look and the apparent craze for cuddles.

By Edward Rowland Sill. ‘Tis not in seeking, ‘Tis not in endless striving Thy quest is found. Be still and listen. Be still, and drink the silence Of all around. Not for thy crying, Not for thy loud beseeching Will … Continue reading →

Now I understand why there was such a commotion at the launch of the iphone and the explosion of applications – some free, some minimal in cost and even some dearer ones like car navigational systems. It is like suddenly … Continue reading →

The expedition went well yesterday despite horrendous rain and bad roads. I did get the intended phone, but don’t have the energy to get it all set up with my computer today. A much needed rest day is required. How … Continue reading →

A day out today to collect my new mobile phone. The intention at the start of the day is that it should be an iphone. It will be interesting to see what I come home with.

Yeah! Monday – a Day Off.

It was lovely to see friends yesterday and to catch up on all sorts of things.  Wish I had written the following, but it was by Frederick Buechner: You can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between … Continue reading →

No thank you – I do not want a cairn terrier angel ornament. It looks like a demented bat!

One of the more pleasant of things to do approaching Christmas is to think about adding to my Fontanini Nativity set. I hasten to add it is only 5″ tall, and sits on top of the piano. Each year for … Continue reading →

Living in the wilds of the West I do a lot of my shopping online. Hawkshead deserves some praise. I had to return an item which was too big – OK too long, I am shrinking these days. Postage is … Continue reading →