A picture of our house from the back gardenPrevious posts1 An Autobiography in Blog Posts I. Childhood, Boarding School, a Novice at Mother Teresa’s Convent!2 An autobiography in blog posts--II. Oxford, America, Marriage, Writing3An Autobiography in … [Continue reading]
Incredible, Edible Todmorden: The Yorkshire Town in which you can pick your five a day on your walks (A Guest Post by Joanna Dobson)
Incredible Edible TodmordenThe first time I arrived in the west Yorkshire town of Todmorden, I saw something rather remarkable on the station platform. Planters full of herbs. And, sticking out of the compost, a little sign saying ‘help yourself’. … [Continue reading]
I will restore to you the years the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25): A Guest Post by Penelope Swithinbank
I can remember how it felt – that walking across the Square, arms stretched long with shopping bags.I can remember how it felt - that looking at our church, heart stretched hard and cold with unbelief. I can remember: before coming to that church … [Continue reading]
When Cambridge Poets jam the Photocopier with Poetry: A Guest Post by Malcolm Guite
We’re Jammin…’ : a Confession! It’s an honour and a pleasure to be invited by Anita to post a ‘guest blog’ here. I'd like to share with you, if I may, some reflections on the ‘genesis’ of a new poem, its first seeds and beginnings, and … [Continue reading]
Becoming a person full of joy, overflowing with thankfulness is a matter of practice!
Irene, delighted with and thankful for the sash of her new dress! About 15 years ago, I was on a women’s retreat at which we were asked to write down what we wanted our lives to look like in 5 years. Along with … [Continue reading]
Tasting the Goodness of God in the Land of Motor Neurone Disease: A Guest Post by Michael Wenham
View from the windowAnita sends me a message on Facebook. Would I think about a guest post on her blog: “Perhaps on how you saw and discovered God's goodness (if you did) amidst the unexpected disability. So it will sort of sum up ‘My Donkeybody’ in … [Continue reading]
An Autobiography in Blog Posts: III. Williamsburg, Virginia, and a Desert Experience
Part I--Childhood, Boarding School, a Novice at Mother Teresa's Convent Part II--Oxford, America, Marriage, Writing And so to Williamsburg, we returned, mourning, mourning, mourning. * * * It was a wilderness experience. I once walked in … [Continue reading]
The Leap Years of My Life
The Leap Years of my Life2012—Happy. Blogging happily, in Oxford, England.2008—Oxford, England. Leading a Bible study with two other insecure, neurotic women (which makes 3). Huge stress. The first year of running my little publishing company. HUGE … [Continue reading]
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