Zoe and I go to conversation classes at the Alliance Francaise once a week. We were asked to describe our favourite place in the world. Everyone else said places like Switzerland, New Zealand, Venice, Costa Rica. Zoe said, "Mon Maison. I love my … [Continue reading]
In which Roy cruelly nixes my lavender kitchen
I now have a freshly painted kitchen, painted by Roy. I so wanted to paint it lavender, like the kitchens I saw in Provence (yellow, bright blue...) but Roy said if it was lavender, I would have to do all the cooking as he wouldn't step into … [Continue reading]
In which Jake the Collie Thinks He’s Zoe
Jake the Collie now thinks he's Zoe. We are going through our list of house and garden chores with frequent summons to strong, practical helpful Zoe when the going gets tough. She, working on her Othello essay, has developed selective … [Continue reading]
Passport for Pets
A sweet young woman who helps me with chores had her visa appeal denied and has to return to Brazil. Her biggest grief was leaving her sweet white dog. She looked sadly at Jake, our Collie, and asked if he had a passporta. "What?" I asked, thinking I … [Continue reading]
In Which Irene Analysed British Political Speech
I no longer repent that I bought Irene her Ipod touch on impulse. She listened to all three leader's debates on her Ipod this morning, and was hugely amused at the Oxford Union style of debating. Nick Clegg interrupting to ask, "Yes or no, yes or … [Continue reading]
House rabbits
I love my house rabbits, Empress and Bandito. They are really tame, and so adorable, like little living stuffed toys. Rabbits are heart-breakingly sweet and gentle. They are great pets, never make a sound unless they are terrified. So gentle, loving, … [Continue reading]
"Those who sow in tears will sing when they reap" Psalm 126.5
Those who sow in tears will sing when they reap. Delays, waiting, are an essential part of the life of faith.Part of the life and mechanics of prayer is this simple word: Wait.After going through Mara, the place of bitter waters, where one encounters … [Continue reading]
Can a Middle-Aged Person change their character and life for the better?
One of the great questions of middle age: Can change, real deep substantive change in one's character, habits and thinking, happen in middle age? Only 13% of people over 50 keep their New Year's resolutions, but 39% of people in their twenties. Of … [Continue reading]
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