Monthly Archives: December 2016

2017

Posted on December 31, 2016 by

I would love to wish you all a traditional Happy New Year but … After the appalling events of 2016,  globally and domestically, it would be such a relief if  I could believe that things will improve in the near future. … Continue reading →

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Weather

Posted on December 29, 2016 by

Yesterday was a rare December day. People left their coats and sweaters at home and smiled at strangers. Under a blue sky the warm sun dimmed Christmas lights to mere pinpricks. We attended a memorial service for a friend in … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Compliments

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

Merry Christmas ans Happy New Year to all my readers My wish for you is that you have time to sit back and read some good books, raise a glass of your favourite tipple, nibble your seasonal treats and make … Continue reading →

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Salvation

Posted on December 17, 2016 by

It’s times like this, when the temperatures are in the minus range and an arctic wind sweeps down from the polar region that those of us who have a roof over our heads, enough food in the cupboard and, for … Continue reading →

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‘A Life Whisperer’

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

The Final Summit by Andy Andrews, I don’t know why I picked up this book from the library shelf – perhaps it was the cover showing three pennies and a feather? When I began to read it I wondered all … Continue reading →

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Time for a (short) breath

Posted on December 2, 2016 by

Another year is racing to its close. The breathless stress of Thanksgiving turkey – will it be cooked? – overdone? – pink in the middle? – is successfully behind us. Just in time to draw breath and start all over again … Continue reading →

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