Pfaff on the left and Frister+Rossmann on the right The past couple of weeks my studio/guest room has had the look of a sewing workshop. That’s because I’ve had two sewing machines set up, using them in turn to make a dress for one of my granddaughters. One model is a Smart manufactured …
“Go look at my cactus on the window sill.” Amy said as I walked into her flat. I take the newspaper to Amy on Mondays and Thursdays. So, I handed her the newspaper and took the shopping bag into the kitchen. I would put the vegetable spread away while I was in there. …
Dreaming—thinking about desires that are part of your heart—can lead you places. For me, I started dreaming of England when I was five years old and the film “Mary Poppins” came to the theatre. Those images of chimneys at sunrise, the Bird Lady at St. Paul’s Cathedral, the beautiful countryside captured my heart. …
Saturday I was busy with a sewing project and other chores on my to-do list. Since I’d not written it on my “Chores List”, I’d forgotten to get something (meat) out of the freezer for dinner on Saturday night. I was half-way avoiding the kitchen, as I was feeling stymied about what to cook …
Autumn has always been my favourite season. The colours change into vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. The temperatures cool and become crisp. If there is a time of year that I am tempted out, it is September, October and November. Today I took Maisy out for a mid-morning constitutional. The sky was still hazy, …
Berry vines grow along the fence on the right. God is good God is great Let us thank Him for our food. By His hands we must be fed, Thank You, God, for our daily bread. Amen. Above is the first prayer my Mother taught me. There are various versions, but this is how …
One of my favourite websites is www.allworship.com. They have four streams of Christian music that is all free online; praise, instrumental, contemporary and Spanish. When I am writing, I like to listen to it. My heart gets engaged, and it seems to stir my creativity. On Saturday afternoon I walked over to …
Birthday Girl Maisy with “Scamp” One year ago today a little dog names Zara gave birth to sa litter of three puppies. I learned about these little creatures in July and went to see them. In my sister’s hands Three girl puppies, identical to look at. Overwhelmingly sweet to hold. I took each one in …
Yesterday, 31st May, would have been Mom’s birthday–and she would have celebrated 89 years with us if she would have been this side of heaven. I had no cake on hand, so I ate too many cookies instead. 🙂 I enjoy being on the rota for the Intercessions at St. Mary’s. I felt …
“Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to what I command you.” Genesis 27:8, New King James Version. In a previous post I wrote that I would share my journey in studying obedience. Here is another scripture from the list I compiled. In the verse above, these are Rebekah’s words to Jacob. I …