Do you ever wish that you could turn back time? Actually, it is a feat I achieved last week thanks to the International Date Line! Travelling from New Zealand to the States, I arrived in the States before I had actually left New Zealand! Bonus! Of course on my return I then lost a day. The… Continue reading If only I could turn back time… {Lent}
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
I ate rattlesnake for dinner…
I had rattlesnake for dinner the other night. Rattlesnake and cactus "fries" to be exact. I was as brave and daring as Bear Grylls. True, mine was served on a dinner plate in a restaurant and I hadn't had to kill the thing or eat it raw. It came fried and properly cooked. I was… Continue reading I ate rattlesnake for dinner…
My Soul
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Treasure in a Suitcase
My parents have always been ones to travel. I can still remember the excitement I had when I was a child when they would return home knowing that there would be gifts inside their suitcases. The anticipation of knowing that little treasures would have been tucked away in them ready to be given on their return. Souvenirs of the… Continue reading Treasure in a Suitcase
Deeper still
Something to Celebrate
This weekend I celebrated my birthday. In other words I and those around me celebrated me!! I was the recipient of many a lovely gift and card, not to mention receiving little blessings across the day - a takeout coffee from my favourite café delivered to me by my kind husband, cake from my colleagues at… Continue reading Something to Celebrate
Christ Alone
At dawn, look to the East – {Lent}
"Look to my coming at first light on the fifth day. At dawn, look to the East." Helm's Deep. Trapped. A dwindling, weakening army. Looking out across a formidable enemy. Staring at defeat, imminent death. And then the sun begins to rise. And the words of Gandalf echo in their minds "look to my coming at first light on… Continue reading At dawn, look to the East – {Lent}
The Other Side – {Lent}
I'm heading overseas shortly. Not for long, but an International flight will be involved. So as a result I will queue up more than once as I process through check in, immigration, security, customs etc. I can't circumvent these steps, it's part of the journey to enable me to visit a distant land. My destination and purpose of… Continue reading The Other Side – {Lent}
Blue Skies & Lollipops 