As mentioned in a recent, previous post, I used my “Couch Convalescence” time to read. I used to read a lot when I was younger. Although watching television is not arduous in any way, it requires enduring annoying adverts and noise. I have a bit of a hearing loss, so paying attention to conversations …
Being relegated to recovering my health over 10 days has put me behind on my blog schedule. So, after calculating where I currently stand, it appears I need to write and post something every day this month. Forewarned is fore-armed, at least on your part. Wednesday morning’s start was about 4.30 am, certainly …
“Where are you sleeping tonight?” Maverick asked several times last week. Due to a head cold, that turned into a chest cold, I found breathing difficult while lying down. The pre-existing prop of the couch arm, with a couple of extra pillows, provides the forty-to forty-five degree angle needed to keep sinus passages open. …
A light coat of snow Since “Maverick” has been off work due to injuries, I gave myself the goal of not buying anything unnecessary. But today, I bought a book. It isn’t that I don’t have enough un-read books here at home; on the contrary, there must be a stack of at least …
Blisteringly cold wind greeted us on the morning of Saturday, 18th January 2003. The sun dazzled off the snow, but had no warmth. The re-frozen slush on the church parking lot scrunched and cracked as I pulled the car to a halt. I was the first to arrive. I knew I would need the time …
As some of you have been following my blog from the beginning, you know i occasionally post prayers I write. This prayer is for the Family Worship Service, which happens monthly. The service is geared to families with young children–five years and younger. With such an energetic, curious group of little ones, the prayer …
During the autumn of 2013 I joined an on-line dieting and healthy-eating website. It was a successful time, and I lost about 15 pounds. I got bored, and realised that I wasn’t making the best use of the website and cancelled my subscription. I managed to lose some early in 2015. But towards November …
In Matthew 26, we read the story of the woman with the alabaster box filled with precious perfume anointing Jesus. When his disciples complained about the waste, He rebuked them. He said that this act of worship by the woman was the anointing for his burial, and a special moment in history. But perhaps …
This weekend was filled with simple, necessary tasks. Saturday I took the Christmas tree down. I confess to missing the beauty and decoration of the tree; like the room has been stripped and left bare. Yet, I have no inclination to replace it with flower arrangements, or bigger potted plants. The ritual of commencing …
The church calendar says that the 6thJanuary is Epiphany, which celebrates the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child. It is the 12th day of Christmas, and the final days of Christmas. So, if I were a person who celebrated the 12 days, today would be the last day. So I guess that …