Vivienne / October 19, 2024
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Matthew’s re-telling of Jesus’ parable in Chapter 20:1-16, a vineyard ...
Vivienne / October 15, 2024
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I think if I had more practice, driving in the dark wouldn’t be so bad. Unlike Hubs I do not memorise the route so each curve, each bridge, each pothole is a surprise in the half ...
Vivienne / October 8, 2024
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I was talking to my son, Mr. Window to the Wild, and father of our grand-daughters, Sophie Sparrow and Avery Wren aged 5 & 3 respectively, who asked me, “Mum, how do I raise ...
Vivienne / October 6, 2024
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I know only too well the sneaky touch of the enemy. Like a wasp that flies past silently, lightly brushing my arm, a gentle sigh, leaving a welt that swells and burns and rages for ...
Vivienne / October 1, 2024
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The year 2020 was an odd one and when I went to write my Christmas letter I had a stirring temptation to simply put, “Dear Family & Friends, This year, apart from our visit to ...
Vivienne / September 18, 2024
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Dahlin’ is quick on her four feet and short little legs! I was worried that she would dash off without me and disappear into the woods, but she was good as long as I stayed put, ...
Vivienne / September 15, 2024
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This week the temperatures have been very pleasant in the morning. I find I am almost frisky when the air is brisk and I have to wear a sweater to keep the chill out for the first few ...
Vivienne / September 10, 2024
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I’ve been tossed away like a piece of flotsam, Cast adrift in a sea of confusion. Drowned in a bay of decisions. Tangled in a torrent of lies. Left floating in a river of ...
Vivienne / August 19, 2024
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Walking first thing in the morning is compelling. At 6am I close my eyes and swing my legs out of bed sliding on my flip-flops and unplugging my phone, tricking my brain into thinking ...
Vivienne / July 18, 2024
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In September this year we kept our neighbour’s Jack Russell for about ten days… She reminds me so much of one of my parents’ dogs that I find myself doing a double ...
Well hello there! My name is Vivienne McNeny.
I am an empty nester exploring life as a Boomer…you could say I'm happily Boomering along!
As a homeschooling Mum I have finally quit the job of role model and mentor to my four children. I do what I want to do, eat when I feel like it, enjoy life with my blue eyed cowboy and clean my house once a month or so whether it needs it or not!
In true English form I write about the emergence of my true identity now that I can no longer hide behind my children as their Mum.
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