I love dogs. I would pay as much as I had in hand, perhaps even go into debt to have a dog to share my day with me. Roy says that that is because I am basically a dog. Both Jake and I love to sit curled up all day, absorbed in our respective … [Continue reading]
A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
Here's one of my favourite pieces of prose.A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALESby Dylan ThomasOne Christmas was so much like another, in those years around the sea-town corner now and out of all sound except the distant speaking of the voices I sometimes … [Continue reading]
Image of Irene
My Daughter Irene Mathias … [Continue reading]
In which Jake the Collie Speaks Without Words
We live out in the country, so Jake frequently finds an open conservatory door and takes himself for a walk. He's usually my shadow, so when I noticed him missing yesterday, I went into a bit of a panic, ran to the front door and shouted, "Jake, … [Continue reading]
Irene’s views on baptism
I really want Irene to be a committed Christian like Zoe. Roy & Zoe keep predicting that Irene is going to surprise us all. Me, "Irene, when you commit your life to Christ, you can be baptised." She, "Oh." Me, "Though you will need to … [Continue reading]
Parties–and the Writers’ Life
I've got several parties lined up, among them one today at my old college, Somerville College, Oxford, and a Society of Authors party on Thursday.Part of me is longing to settle down to long hours of serious writing, and wishing I had not committed … [Continue reading]
Late have I loved thee,Oh beauty, so ancient and so new–Augustine
St. Augustine--Confessions. "O Lord, do I love Thee. Thou didst strike on my heart with Thy word and I loved Thee.... But what do I love when I love Thee? Not the beauty of bodies nor the loveliness of seasons, nor the radiance of the light … [Continue reading]
Parties–and the Writers’ Life
I've got several parties lined up, among them one today at my old college, Somerville College, Oxford, and a Society of Authors party on Thursday. Part of me is longing to settle down to long hours of serious writing, and wishing I had not … [Continue reading]
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