The Faithful Old Friend–Good-bye It has been an interesting week here in our little flat. On Monday, whilst sitting here at my computer, the phone rang. The young lady on the phone identified herself as an employee of Faulkner’s Plumbing and wanted to know if Tuesday was be a good day for a …
I was sitting on the edge of the bed this morning getting dressed for work. The Maverick comes in and says: “It’s so nice to have warm feet! Now, where did I leave them?” “What, your warm feet?” I counter. “No, my trousers. Stop being obstreperous.” 🙂
Monday is a good day to do laundry. A load of laundry is tumbling in a warm dryer, and another load is in the midst of a three-hour cycle which includes a pre-wash stage and then the regular wash. Another load is on my bed ready to be folded and put away. I must …
Plodding home this afternoon I happened to look across the street; one of those “rolling screen” advertising stands caught my attention. They are quite common here in England. They are on street corners and shopping parades, standing about seven feet tall, with back-lit adverts that roll up, then back down every minute or so. …
Happy New Year—2014. I’m sitting here wondering what I achieved in 2013. Well, not as many blog postings as I had anticipated writing. Even the basic chemistry student knows that all chemistry happens by the elements trying to find that balance between alkaline and acid. The chemistry of 2013 held elements of acid …
The Prayer I wrote for today’s intercessions. Psalm 4:3 Amplified Bible (AMP) 3 But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself [and given distinction to] him who is godly [the man of loving-kindness]. The Lord listens and heeds when I call to Him. Reader: The Lord listens Response: and heeds when I call to …
Bishop Alan “Buckingham”–in a red robe for Penecost Some of you may have been waiting since Monday to read more about the photos I posted on Monday. Thursday has finally come and I have time to write about Pentecost Sunday 2013. This Spring has been the coolest in 35 years…and it …
Quilt top organised so far. John being received into the Church of England…story to follow
I often get asked, “How is your Mum?” People ask because they care, because I’ve asked for prayer for her and my sister many tim Mom on a good day, 23 March 2012 es. I can honestly say, “It is well with her soul.” That is because since she committed her life to …
Looking across our park Relationship experts tell people, that to keep their relationship fresh, an important activity for couples to do is schedule regular date nights. For people with nine-to-five, Monday-to-Friday schedules, it is a much easier task to accomplish. But My Maverick works shifts; seven days on, four days off, seven days on, …