An intense love affair has been unravelling in our household and before our eyes over the last few months. This is not Irene's first love affair--that was probably chess, or Microsoft Publisher, or Adobe Photoshop or Power Point--but it is an … [Continue reading]
“I will restore to you the years the locusts have eaten,” Joel 2:25
I read, years ago, in a book on gardening about planting a herby lawn, a lawn with herbs interplanted with grass, so that as you walk they release their sweet fragrance. We did not succeed in establishing herbs in our lawn in Virginia, as our … [Continue reading]
In which I Succumb to Family Games
We've used the last week of the Easter holidays to play lots of Family Games --Whist, Rummy, Go Fish and Cheat. Articulate and Taboo . Roy and I were together for the former and steam-rollered the children. To our astonishment, they won at Taboo. … [Continue reading]
In which I Resolve to Wake Early
I remember a talk by Jack Miller of World Harvest Mission which made fun of Samuel Johnson (Dr. Johnson's) resolutions to wake earlier. "I am resolved to wake at noon tomorrow. Though it be late, it is still earlier than the time I work today--which … [Continue reading]
In which I Got the Precise House I Prayed for, and when I see better, I will remain content
When we were house-hunting in 2005, I made a list of 10 things I wanted in a house. Some of them were fantasies, pipedreams, improbabilities. A detached study, ponds, at least an acre of garden, and since we were in England, stone walls, rambling … [Continue reading]
Garden of delight, April 16th
Well, we've been away for two weeks, and on our return did big household project, bookshelves, unpacking, decluttering. So I just enjoyed the paddock today during my run. The changes in the garden in the last three weeks are amazing. Queen Anne's … [Continue reading]
Dick Woodward’s Four Spiritual Secrets
Our last day in Norway was blessed, and on a spiritual high. All of us listened to Dick Woodward's God-story, "The Four Spiritual Secrets" kindly given me by his daughter Virginia. Highly recommended and totally gripping. Dick has an … [Continue reading]
Easter Holidays in France (from Facebook).
Despite several trips, have still not got used to the wonder of driving to Europe! Explored the 13th century Gothic Reims Cathedral today, where Joan of Arc crowned the Dauphin. I think I can never get enough of cathedrals, especially Gothic … [Continue reading]
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