As I type this I have washing on the line, and in a moment I shall be doing some ironing.  Although to be honest I have a pair of jeans that need it, and a skirt and my uniform that really need smoothing as they are not too bad, just not smart enough for me ( Read more... )

... Yes, after rain overnight and a slightly dull morning, while I was working, but now the sun is out.  I had to go and collect my prescription and walked a longer way round.  In actual fact I had aimed to do a bit of shopping, as well, but forgot to collect my credit card, so instead it was just a nice walk in the sunshine (although a bit windy, ( Read more... )

Jesus Christ is risen from the dead

Happy Easter


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Yesterday was a really nice day.

it started with a Church Service for half an hour - a lovely time of contemplation on the suffering of Jesus on the cross.  We actually finished with one of my favourite hymns ... even if it was the "other" tune than my favourite!  So will sing along as I type up this scribble!

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After that I drove to Newton Abbot ( Read more... )

Maundy Thursday is a special day in the Christian calender, in England. For Christians around the world it is the day that Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with His desciples. But in England it is also the time when The Sovereign gives a gift of money to a number of deserving people. The first Maundy Money ceremony took place in the reign of ( Read more... )

I know I have been terrible ... I didn't even pop in to wish you all a Happy Easter, and I don't really have any excuses. Anyway, I took this photo yesterday (for a challenge on photo_scavenger) just as our Easter Day Communion Service was starting (spot the glass of squash waiting ... I don't like red wine!), so thought I would share it here


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However it is great to have a Bank Holiday that has good weather ( Read more... )

Today is, traditionally Palm Sunday.  I was well enough to get to Church this morning (which means I will be able to get back to work tomorrow ( Read more... )

Well I have managed to get a few more icons made ... I am very lucky that the couple of contests I still can enter only want 10 icons at a time, otherwise I would be stuck ( Read more... )

Hallelujah - He is risen


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