All those years ago, in that tiny town of Bethlehem, there was no room for Joseph and Mary and the baby she carried. The town focused on the requirements of Caesar Augustus for a census paid little attention to more visitors, let alone one about to give birth. And so, while Bethlehem slept they missed the… Continue reading No room…
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Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
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Episode I
The trend for movies these days seem to be trilogies. 3 part stories that have us counting down the months till the next instalment. The Lord of the Rings is one of these. Then to add to the suspense once all 3 movies have been released, there's always a back story that then comes out.… Continue reading Episode I
Merry & Bright
Higher Ground
Unusually today I was awoken by fog horns in the distance. Unusual as I live a little inland. Unusual for this time of year as well. But the sound of ship fog horns drifted over my sleepy suburb nonetheless. Opening my blinds I saw the fog lying lightly over the houses. The visibility ground level… Continue reading Higher Ground
Let there be peace… – {Advent}
Today was a total waste of makeup! Actually to be honest, I didn't even get that far! Waking with a crippling migraine that meant most of my conversations today were with a toilet bowl (too much information?), I kept to my bed. The offer of a coffee was even refused - yes I was that… Continue reading Let there be peace… – {Advent}
O Christmas Tree
Holding on to Joy – {Advent}
It's been a sobering day. A Hostage situation unfolds across the sea in Australia, close to home. Many around mourn the loss of a family member from illness or age. Our normal daily lives seem more tenuous, fragile even. Yet the mailbox continues to deliver its flood of catalogues with Christmas bargains, carols still play and… Continue reading Holding on to Joy – {Advent}
A Christmas Carol
Today the season of Christmas seems to start just as the days in this part of the hemisphere are growing longer and warmer. Ironically malls and streets transform themselves into snowy, wintery scenes of Christmas Trees, Santa's grotto and sleighs filled with presents. And with the decorations come the carols – “Rudolph the Red nosed… Continue reading A Christmas Carol
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