The story of a rather special ‘Tree Planted by the Waterside’ (referring to my last post, ‘The Tree of Life’). -o-O-o- Guernsey, 1995. “If I sit quietly, surely he won’t notice me”, thought Robert. “Shame I’m 6 ft 6, but I’m sitting at the back, and there are lots of folk in front of me.”Continue reading “As Many as the Stars”
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A Bloody Nose Story
[The Cover Picture is AI-generated, not our actual orchestra] July 2009 Sod’s law. Trust our church leaders to arrange the training for ‘Healing on the Streets’ on that particular Saturday. The day our symphony orchestra was playing a concert in the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. Healing on the Streets sounded exciting, and I was itchingContinue reading “A Bloody Nose Story”
The Tree of Life
“Now, think of as many words as you can to describe a tree, and how it makes you feel.” So said the leader of our workshop, based on the book, “The Man Who Planted Trees”. Several minutes later, the flipchart was adorned with the most beautiful, complimentary words. Anyone would have been delighted to beContinue reading “The Tree of Life”
A Tearful Weekend
Cover picture from Dreamstime The voice was unmistakeable. I tried to focus through my tears, but my vision was blurred. Surely this must be one of those strange delusions, the sort I used to have? Only, those were filled with grotesque, bear-like creatures who demanded my body, causing me to emit blood-curdling shrieks with wild,Continue reading “A Tearful Weekend”
A Moving Day Tale
“Ann? Oh, I’m glad I caught you. It’s a while since we’ve spoken. I just thought I should call you and ask how you are.” “Well, yes Jane, I’m glad you’ve rung. I’m moving house today. The removal van’s been round, but I’ve still got lots of stuff in my garage and, to be honest,Continue reading “A Moving Day Tale”
Who’s afraid of the Permacrisis? Part 2
One of the joys of living in an otherwise female household (2 ladies, a 9-year-old girl and 3 chickens, plus our daughter Helen who often visits) is the craft activities that abound. Helen has taught our young house guest Olena how to cross stitch. One day I came across a sad tapestry with untidy threadsContinue reading “Who’s afraid of the Permacrisis? Part 2”
Who’s afraid of the Permacrisis? Part 1
Cartoon: from the Collins’ Dictionary Blog website Post office bosses under criminal investigation… UK ship sinking in Red Sea after Houthi attack…Putin shows off chilling convoy of missiles in Moscow…Biden’s hopes for Gaza ceasefire are wishful thinking…hopes of restricting global temperature rise to 1.5 degC almost gone… Whether it’s the BBC News, my Microsoft newsfeedContinue reading “Who’s afraid of the Permacrisis? Part 1”
A (Nearly) Car Free Week
Two weeks ago, I carried out an experiment. I decided not to use our car for a week. You probably wonder, “why should anybody do a silly thing like that?” At times, I wondered, too. Well, did you know that 20%, one fifth, of all the carbon we emit worldwide comes from transport? My littleContinue reading “A (Nearly) Car Free Week”
Glad Tidings? A Pub Conversation
[The cover photo is actually from a holiday let advertisement in Pattaya, but is similar to the photo Dave showed me, taken from the window of his friend’s apartment] “He’s 58 years old,” explained Dave, “an’ he’s got it made! It’s costing him £200 a month for his apartment – they’re dirt cheap, y’know, inContinue reading “Glad Tidings? A Pub Conversation”
Cleanliness is Next to Godliness – Discuss
Very funny, and rather well-chosen – Jesus peering round the angle of the door frame, at the top of which are his words, “I SAW THAT!” This is my Christmas present from Lucy, the manager of the community centre where I volunteer on a Wednesday. I shouldn’t have been surprised. It seems I’ve putContinue reading “Cleanliness is Next to Godliness – Discuss”
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