I read this today and it made me realise again how little changes over the eons. It was written on a papyrus
letter c2000BC 'Dear Mother, I am all right. Stop worrying about me.' So mums stop it!
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Monday, 6 December 2010
Christmas Shopping
I attacked a few shops this morning and managed to stagger back to the car with a bag full of presents.
I have to try not to go too often as I just keep buying and negating on my promise not to spend too much on presents. I like lots of small things and go for them in a big way then find myself being tempted by gift tokens and huge scarfs etc., which send my budget out of the window. Thankfully it is only once a year!
I have to try not to go too often as I just keep buying and negating on my promise not to spend too much on presents. I like lots of small things and go for them in a big way then find myself being tempted by gift tokens and huge scarfs etc., which send my budget out of the window. Thankfully it is only once a year!
Sunday, 5 December 2010
Sunday - with no snow
It was very foggy first thing and not made any easier with black ice underfoot. I slip slided my way into church and was quite shocked to see so many had done so before me. Sun shining by lunch time but frosty again tonight. I wrote all my Christmas cards for abroad this afternoon so as they can be posted SAP haven't enclosed my usual greetings this year as I haven't much to report...or is it just that I can't be fussed just now.
They are all in my heart and that's the main thing.
They are all in my heart and that's the main thing.
Saturday, 4 December 2010
cricket
There is a very important game of cricket going on in Australia at the moment between our national side and the Australian national side which seems surreal as the only way to keep up with the game is to listen to a radio broadcast during the night hours - No!
I do like cricket very much but not that much.
I have though gotten into the habit of waking up at about 7.00am as usual and wanting to know immediately what
the score is; I can't wait until later in the morning. This is a bit worrying because during the breaks between
tests I still tune in to hear the score and find myself cross and disappointed that there isn't one.
How easy is it to get into a habit? Too easy for me obviously. Bizarre- yes certainly - but it's good though especially as we are winning at the moment.
I do like cricket very much but not that much.
I have though gotten into the habit of waking up at about 7.00am as usual and wanting to know immediately what
the score is; I can't wait until later in the morning. This is a bit worrying because during the breaks between
tests I still tune in to hear the score and find myself cross and disappointed that there isn't one.
How easy is it to get into a habit? Too easy for me obviously. Bizarre- yes certainly - but it's good though especially as we are winning at the moment.
Friday, 3 December 2010
A bit scary!!
In the middle of my tour this morning a young man came into the cathedral and was obviously very mentally disturbed and totally without 'care in the community' - he was being gently escorted out of the cathedral by the vergers when he suddenly turned nasty and smacked one of them in the face; there was much shouting, threatening, screaming and scuffling and it all became a bit frightening. Just outside the door on College Green a large group of policemen were standing around looking bored and cold waiting to escort a student demonstration against the government so when someone called they all rushed in like the 'Keystone Kops' - elbowed the vergers out of the way and wrestled the young, troubled man to the ground, he went strangely quiet as he was escorted out through the door and into a Police van. Meanwhile I had ushered my children into a chapel just about as far from the action as it was possible to be and only know what happened as I was shown the CCTV
footage afterwards in the vergers office. The children remained unfazed and at their request we sat and thought about the people who loved him and might be worried about him - kids are truly amazing and wonderful. .
footage afterwards in the vergers office. The children remained unfazed and at their request we sat and thought about the people who loved him and might be worried about him - kids are truly amazing and wonderful. .
Thursday, 2 December 2010
Poets
I went to a meeting at the Cathedral this morning and afterwards strolled into the library to have a read
whilst I waited for my next meeting at 1.00pm. I grabbed a book and a cup of coffee in the refreshment area and prepared for an hour or so rest and reflection but I was soon accosted by a lady who asked if had come to the poetry reading; I said no I was just passing time and would move along if she wished but she did not want me to do that so hence I found myself in the middle of a fairly large group of people who took turns to read
poems they had written, to each other. I don't think I actually realised so many people wrote their own poems or would be so good at doing so. I really enjoyed the hour listening to such a varied collection of people and poems who ranged from a young and very pregnant lady to a sprinkling of oldies. They were so friendly too - one lady even offering to share her sandwiches with me! Lovely!
whilst I waited for my next meeting at 1.00pm. I grabbed a book and a cup of coffee in the refreshment area and prepared for an hour or so rest and reflection but I was soon accosted by a lady who asked if had come to the poetry reading; I said no I was just passing time and would move along if she wished but she did not want me to do that so hence I found myself in the middle of a fairly large group of people who took turns to read
poems they had written, to each other. I don't think I actually realised so many people wrote their own poems or would be so good at doing so. I really enjoyed the hour listening to such a varied collection of people and poems who ranged from a young and very pregnant lady to a sprinkling of oldies. They were so friendly too - one lady even offering to share her sandwiches with me! Lovely!
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
FIRE ALARM
Well at least we know the fire alarm works in our house as we were deafened this evening when the two outlets began to scream; only when we opened the door of the den did we see the house was full of smoke.
Potatoes in the microwave were black and the door was peeling some sort of inner lining. It took about half an hour to clear the house of acrid fumes with the aid of 2 fans and many open windows but at least we know the fire alarm work efficiently. Perhaps I had better put 'a microwave' at the top of my Christmas list.
Potatoes in the microwave were black and the door was peeling some sort of inner lining. It took about half an hour to clear the house of acrid fumes with the aid of 2 fans and many open windows but at least we know the fire alarm work efficiently. Perhaps I had better put 'a microwave' at the top of my Christmas list.
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