Amazing! I was getting rather tired & losing focus & running on empty by the last week of May. We attended a wonderful retreat lead by John Arnott of the Toronto Airport Fellowship for a whole week, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The meditation, … [Continue reading]
William Stafford “There is no such thing as writer’s block for writers whose standards are low enough.”
American poet William Stafford offers this advice: "There is no such thing as writer's block for writers whose standards are low enough." Stafford says that a writer has to be willing to write the bad poems. By writing them and … [Continue reading]
Jake, my Collie Dog
Jake plunged me into despair by running away, and was away for hours. He came back lame, limping, with the pads of his feet worn off. Where did he go? Guilt. For not exercising our lovely working dog, a Collie, enough. I adore Jake, and just … [Continue reading]
William Stafford “There is no such thing as writer’s block for writers whose standards are low enough.”
American poet William Stafford offers this advice: "There is no such thing as writer's block for writers whose standards are low enough." Stafford says that a writer has to be willing to write the bad poems. By writing them and getting them … [Continue reading]
Helen Keller on Perseverance
Be of good cheer. Do not think of to-day's failures, but of the success that may come to-morrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere, and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles--a delight in climbing … [Continue reading]
In which we are Protected by the Father’s Roar
An image which stuck out from the John Arnott conference was little Simba, trying out his lion roar, to the amusement of the hyenas. Then, suddenly, his father appears behind him and roars. The hyenas scatter. We are princesses in God's kingdom, … [Continue reading]
Traits of a good preacher: Self-examination, and repentance
We sat through one of the very worst sermons in 5.5 years last Sunday evening. Fortunately, it was not by the regular clergy, though I was a bit cross that with 3 preaching pastors, not to mention several others on staff, none of the full-time clergy … [Continue reading]
Rhododendron, Clematis and other garden news
An images of established rhododendron from the internet. The rhododendron ponticum bush we bought last year is thriving. Beautiful deep purple flowers. Oddly for a plant of such beauty, it is considered an invasive pest in Britain, secreting … [Continue reading]
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