Monthly Archives: December 2021

If I am honest I don’t really want to look back over the year 2021, even though it did bring much joy, especially with a family wedding, and the birth of a lovely new grandson Nicholas, who entertained everyone over … Continue reading →

Or maybe my title should be, not getting into the Christmas spirit, but then I’d have to be one to admit that I struggle with this every year. I am not particularly a party person, I find large gatherings exhausting. … Continue reading →

Advent where I am is less full of expectation, and more filled with questions…. Should we gather? Is it safe? Can we sing? Should we…. + Advent where I am has struggled through to this final week, lighting candles in … Continue reading →

It’s a lovely day, I should go out for a walk… You’ll have to get dressed then, but good idea.. Yes, that would be a good idea, but maybe I should check my emails first…. It’s your day off… I’ll … Continue reading →

Christmas is approaching, what are your plans…? How many times have you answered this question in this season of outlandish expectations…? We choose the menu, trim the tree, wrap the gifts, preparations are underway. But this year, I need a … Continue reading →

Dear Anxiety, I’d like to say some nice things to you, even to say that you are welcome, but the fact is that you are not! You are not welcome, and frankly this is not a good time for you … Continue reading →

I want to return to wonder beyond the cynicism that envelopes me, every year at this time…. the pressure, the commercialism, the expectations they are all back, adverts abound filled with the things we (don’t) need. Once again perfection and … Continue reading →

Some of my blog readers will know that I am a great fan of the Enneagram, it helps me to understand myself, and leads to some understanding of others too. Having done much study, I would recommend study over taking … Continue reading →

I am preparing my advent 2 service for Sunday, and am struck by the themes of preparation in the readings, these are not the preparations of gift lists, of planning menus, of decorating, and then as often in my case … Continue reading →