The congregation where My Midnight Man and I are involved, the local St. Mary’s Church, Langley , is a Church of England. http://langleymarish.com/stm.htm It is not high church; there are no incenses, no canter, no chanting. But the weekly service is traditional. Returning to a set liturgy with scripture readings, responsive readings, recitation of …
I want to thank everyone who has been praying for me. The results from the cystoscopy showed a healthy bladder. I will keep you posted as the other tests are completed and the results in—But enough on that topic! For clarity’s sake, I must explain that I am called “Nana Reed” by the grandchildren; My …
Life has many ironic moments. Last Friday evening presented one for me. Just that day I had finished reading: Don’t Try This at Home edited by Kimberly Witherspoon and Andrew Friedman. Each of the thirty-three chapters is written by one of world’s various and finest chefs about the times with things did NOT go according …
Hello! Since 2008 I have struggled with fatigue, mood swings, times of cloudy thinking, muscle weakness and even depression. I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid levels) and given appropriate medication. Even with the medication I have continue to be tired, weary, and lethargic. I have also suffered from essential tremors. My doctor has …
Do you smell it? NO? Let me help you…coffee… chocolate… chicken and lemon with garlic…now do you smell those scents wafting from my kitchen? Okay, I confess. Yesterday I baked a batch of mocha brownies simply to have a reason to turn on the oven. It was cold and damp in the flat. This IS …
Participants in the conversation: My Oldest Stepdaughter—TCD1979 Her Husband—CD1960 Their only daughter—SDD2008 Mr. CD1960 comes in from work. His 2.5 year old daughter is in the lounge. “Hi Lolly! (Her nick-name) What ya doing?” A whine and “Unn-uhn.” Is her inarticulate response. “Don’t talk to me in that tone of voice.” Says Daddy …
The glasses have been found! Under a foot locker which is stored under my desk! Now I really feel like the woman in the Scripture!
Observation has told me that for some women the measure of a man is whether he could compete to grace the cover of Gentlemen’s Quarterly. Other women are less concerned about a man’s fashion sense (as long as he’s well groomed) and more concerned with character. The actions of My Midnight Man [MMM] …
I recently picked up a copy of Blogging For Dummies from the library. One of the questions I had, when I started blogging, was how often I should blog. The author said that to build a large readership, blogging every day is a good goal. That relieved my mind–as I didn’t want to overwhelm …
One of the things I love about living in England is that the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) provides a plethora of cooking shows. There is information about many of the shows I like at this website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/ Some of the featured chefs and cooks I like are The Hairy Bikers,( Simon King and …