Brothers, neighbours, nearby nations: misjudgements, misunderstandings ancient grievances hatred set in stone, each others’ characters unknown, – and...
… one who will be ruler … whose origins are from of old.” Micah 5:2 … in Bethlehem he would be born for task immense – salvation’s dawn … [Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]
… have seen a great light.” Isaiah 9:2 [Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] When darkness grips and happiness slips a Word of light guides in the...
We moved from Barry to Wrexham when I was 8, and found there was a coal pit hooter to hear instead (end of shift?), but I think I blanked it out after a while. Rhiannon
That's a lovely evocation of such a deserted beach at such a time. We lived near a very busy beach when I was young, and my father used to say the best time to visit was at Christmas time, no crowds.
Very thankful to hear it went smoothly, Jenny. And i hope you have a relaxed convalesence.
Your rueful story of the night bed change, brought back my recovery from a minor op a few years ago. I had a catheter, but for different reasons had...
Amazing how such ideas can fascinate and grip people, and be all-engrossing, even though with no clear idea of a happy life afterwards from their ideas either, even lonely.
And yet distracted from even investigating the offer of real,...
I didn't think of that as referring to his inability in the past, but, at present. Provoking thought about the concern a child (before or after death) might have for parents left behind. (But...
Thank you. Jenny. When we have wet dark weather, it's good to remember the beauty we see when the sun shines again! Praying for your hospital visit. Rhiannon
These things have varied over the many years! and now much depends on the parents and teachers. I suppose schools and kids like an event, and an event depicting 'frightening' things is something a bit different and can invovle making costumes and...
They were always there.
Posted on Tue, 19 Nov 2024
They were always there. Probably knew you'd come if you had anything to say, and were content if you were doing OK. Rh
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We moved from Barry to
Posted on Tue, 12 Nov 2024
We moved from Barry to Wrexham when I was 8, and found there was a coal pit hooter to hear instead (end of shift?), but I think I blanked it out after a while. Rhiannon
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That's a lovely evocation of
Posted on Tue, 12 Nov 2024
That's a lovely evocation of such a deserted beach at such a time. We lived near a very busy beach when I was young, and my father used to say the best time to visit was at Christmas time, no crowds.
It is a place of end and beginning and...
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Thank you, Di. As ever it is
Posted on Fri, 08 Nov 2024
Thank you, Di. As ever it is good to hear your analysis of the effects of sound.. We share pleasurein use of the sound of words and rhythm. Rhiannon
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Very thankful to hear it went
Posted on Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Very thankful to hear it went smoothly, Jenny. And i hope you have a relaxed convalesence.
Your rueful story of the night bed change, brought back my recovery from a minor op a few years ago. I had a catheter, but for different reasons had...
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Amazing how such ideas can
Posted on Wed, 30 Oct 2024
Amazing how such ideas can fascinate and grip people, and be all-engrossing, even though with no clear idea of a happy life afterwards from their ideas either, even lonely.
And yet distracted from even investigating the offer of real,...
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I wonder how many costumes
Posted on Thu, 31 Oct 2024
I wonder how many costumes are kept and reused these days!
All will rise at the last day! (saints and the unregenerate). But for now we just have that 'faded imprint left in still faithful miinds'.
Actually the term 'unregenerate'...
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I can't communicate with
Posted on Mon, 28 Oct 2024
I can't communicate with these people.
I didn't think of that as referring to his inability in the past, but, at present. Provoking thought about the concern a child (before or after death) might have for parents left behind. (But...
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Thank you. Jenny. When we
Posted on Fri, 25 Oct 2024
Thank you. Jenny. When we have wet dark weather, it's good to remember the beauty we see when the sun shines again! Praying for your hospital visit. Rhiannon
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These things have varied over
Posted on Tue, 22 Oct 2024
These things have varied over the many years! and now much depends on the parents and teachers. I suppose schools and kids like an event, and an event depicting 'frightening' things is something a bit different and can invovle making costumes and...
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