Maisie Visiting Heifer…
Maisie Visiting Heifer…
/ February 11, 2024 0 COMMENTS
There are a lot of fields surrounding us but since our land is bordered with trees ...
A Strange Breed of Englishmen…
/ January 10, 2012 0 COMMENTS
A lady came and looked around our flat today. She was downsizing; she wanted something that felt spacious without being big;  she was describing our home. Hurrah! I prefer an agent to ...
Be Quiet in Shavasana…
/ January 9, 2012 0 COMMENTS
I use my Yoga class in the mornings as part of my devotions.  I keep a beautiful icon of Christ on my desk, within easy sight of wherever I am sinking into a pose.  I say my mantra ...
A Feeling…
A Feeling…
/ January 7, 2012 0 COMMENTS
My oldest son called me this morning.  He was on his way home from work.  It was 2 in the morning, central time. Where does he work you may wonder?  A bar or a club?  No!  He is one of ...
My Social Network…
My Social Network…
/ January 5, 2012 0 COMMENTS
  Today I joined Linkedin and just thought I’d have to click an “accept” button. But no! I hastily ran through the steps typing in short and sweet answers. I was ...
Chestnuts Roasting…
/ January 4, 2012 0 COMMENTS
At Christmas we always had dates on the coffee table.  In an oval balsa wood box with tooth picks inside.  They would sit under their sticky plastic film looking like shiny beetles ...
The Wellie Brigade…
The Wellie Brigade…
/ January 3, 2012 0 COMMENTS
This morning you would have thought the house was going to blow over and thank goodness we’re not in a house; the remains of the willow tree took a beating though.  For once the ...
A Real Christmas…
/ December 29, 2011 0 COMMENTS
This year we had a real Christmas. I was able to forget about buying those ‘difficult to please’ people presents. I sent money to my children, easy easy easy. I did not take ...
Stranded…
/ December 28, 2011 0 COMMENTS
My elderly uncle believes that if there are going to be disruptions on any travel services they will happen over the holidays so he tries to avoid going anywhere at Christmas or Easter, ...
Changing Destinations…
Changing Destinations…
/ December 27, 2011 0 COMMENTS
One would think that a bus with Crystal Palace emblazoned on its front window could be depended upon to go there. The tax payers of England, we the people, pay to be served by public ...
Smokey Memories…
/ December 26, 2011 0 COMMENTS
My grandfather always had a bonfire at the weekend when I was visiting. I would deeply inhale the smoke filled air and let the smell lodge in my memory cells.  You know, the ones where ...