Thoughts of Family on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Cautionary note. Included links refer to Covid 19 and familial loss. Thankful for Family I always think of my mum on the days when the end of WWII is remembered. And of my later father and late parents-in-law, all of the same generation with experiences they never discussed. With us naively thinking we could possibly … Continue reading Thoughts of Family on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

What Is Peace? – A Verse

A verse about peace. What is peace? Asked anger We consider and try to agree. Said peace But I do not agree. Said anger Then I will always keep trying. Said peace.

This Weeks Silent Prayer Hour

During the past week, at 5pm on Wednesday, I joined the Nazareth Companions for a silent prayer hour online. We also meet online as Companions for silent prayer at 7am on Monday and Thursday mornings. The midweek silent prayer precedes the informal Bread for the World eucharist, livestreamed at 6.30pm from St Martin's-in-the-fields. This followed … Continue reading This Weeks Silent Prayer Hour

Peace – Haiku

Peace - Haiku Does fight envy peace?Fighting the fight, for releaseFrom all that steals peace

Peace in cloud spotting

I'll admit to having a quite a weary on this week, struggling to write and am in need of energy (same old, lol!). Some very cheery sparklers at the weekend certainly helped, along with a few untoasted marshmallows... and this beautiful sky. A couple of days on, I popped out to the garden to check … Continue reading Peace in cloud spotting

When memories bite back

Hi & thank you for popping by. I'll admit it, I'm feeling a bit sorry for myself. This has likely been caused by an altercation with some recycling which caused a mini crash & 3 hours in bed asleep & resting...& I'd only been out of bed for 2 hours!!. At these times, even though … Continue reading When memories bite back