As I write, I’ve just finished two weeks serving as a juror at a local county court. It came at a particularly difficult time of year for me, as I tend towards slight depression during the shortest days of the year. I’m also recovering from a nasty fall and have managed to pick up aContinue reading “The Wonder in the Waiting”
Tag Archives: Advent
Christmas Shopping
This week, the third week in November, is always special to me as it brings back wonderful memories. Memories of travelling to London with my mum over so many years for our annual Christmas shopping day, always on a Thursday, when many of the large stores were open later than usual. We’d travel to OxfordContinue reading “Christmas Shopping”
Unexpected Items in Bagging Area?
As our supermarkets get busier at this time of year, if we’re shopping in person the queues to pay for our goods get longer, inevitably. Few people remember a time when there were no queues in the run up to Christmas but how the queues and payment systems operate has, of course, changed over time.Continue reading “Unexpected Items in Bagging Area?”
Look Through Any Window
We’re now in the second week of Advent and I’m enjoying a new image every day as I open a door on my nativity story Advent calendar. Such a sense of anticipation and excitement: What will be behind today’s door? What will it add to the story? Should I open it quickly: the sooner toContinue reading “Look Through Any Window”
Sunlight Through the Shadows 