In The Garden (Again)

My roses are blooming again!
Yay! ๐Ÿ˜€

This is one from the back garden – it really took me by surprise. The big rosebush in the back garden had to be cut right back, and we’re still not sure if it will be ok. This one is from the smaller bush behind the big one.

Yes, that is a grasshopper peeking out.
Not sure if I need to do something about that…

More frangipanis!

The rain has obviously been good for my flowers.
It’s also been wonderful for the weeds.
I look out at them and think I should pull them out.
…and then I go and do something else ๐Ÿ˜†

At least the roses at the front are thriving.
And taller than the weeds.

โค

I’ve been doing some more lino block cutting today, so my fingers/hands are aching.
At least I feel like I’m pretty much up to date ๐Ÿ™‚
We went to the shops yesterday, got some stuff we needed, then tried to get home ahead of the storm that was racing in. We didn’t get soaked, but got home to find the water had leaked into the back sunroom (again) – and the power was off.
I was looking forward to the air conditioner and a cup of coffee ๐Ÿ˜ฆ

Thankfully it wasn’t too hot.
We got the candles sorted, then sat down to wait.
Had a lovely time with Biggest Boy, who decided to ask us trivia questions until the power came back. We thought it wouldn’t be too long, and it came on again for a bit, but then was off again.
We ended up asking/answering trivia questions for a few hours or so.
It was so much fun!
โค

We’re well on our way to Christmas Day.
There are presents under the tree. Food in the fridge.
I’ve even been listening to Christmas CDs.
I’ve also been reading the Gospel of Luke. There are 24 chapters, so you can read one chapter each day up until Christmas Eve, and you have the whole story.

I feel happy, and things seem to be up to date, more or less.
Looking at my garden, though, reminds me that there are things I still need to take time to tend to, and a new year to keep in mind and prepare for.
Bring it on!
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Finding The Centre For The Holidays

Another hot day, although the sort of heat that sneaks up on you by ramping up the humidity.
Got some pressies wrapped and under the tree, and it feels like I’m getting a handle on things!
I tried to take a photo of the tree lights shining on and through the ornaments…my hands aren’t as steady as they used to be.
There are a lot of colourful, but blurry photos.

Looks like a mess from that angle.
It’s still beautiful from the front, and further away.

Parts of this year have felt like a mess.
But I think they might look more beautiful from the right angle.
And maybe further away!

Christmas is coming, and I’m getting ready.
Still a good idea to stop and remember where my centre is.
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OK?

You know how YouTube gives suggestions, generally based on previous browsing?
I’m not quite sure why it thought I was having a bad time (surely not because I was bingeing 80s memories and BBC comedy?), but these were the first three suggestions for me recently…



I don’t feel like I was in need of them particularly, but I enjoyed them.
Perhaps they were meant to be shared?

…and here’s one that caught my ear last week.

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Song For The Morning

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Song For The Evening

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Hello, 2019!

Last day of the year!
I was talking to my Babe this morning about the past year… we agreed it’s had its ups and downs. It didn’t go the way we thought it would… some of that was good, some not. We will focus on the good and look up.
So – a new year. What’s to come? Nobody can say, really, so it’ll be interesting finding out.
I did one of those “word of the year” things recently. My word is apparently “courage”. I’ll see how that fits with the next year! All sorts of possibilities – different paths to follow, new songs to sing. I see new colours to come… new voices. I have some plans, but I’ve never been too good with New Year resolutions.
Here’s a few songs I’ve been listening to the last couple of days – maybe the start of a new soundtrack…

HAPPY NEW YEAR! ๐Ÿ˜€

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Cold Day

No, not the weather! Although I have had the air conditioner on for a little bit tonight… I’ve had a bit of a cold this week, which got better mid week, then mutated to a minor chest infection over the last two days. This has meant I haven’t done anything too strenuous lately – just catching up with some stuff.ย Not the mending. What is it about mending? The more I do, the more it seems to multiply when I’m not looking…
Part of my non-strenuosity(?) has been listening to some new (to me) music. For King & Country is playing at Riverlife Churchย ย at the end of January – there were still tickets available as of today, but get them soon before they sell out! Here’s some songs.


I have also been trying to figure out what we need to organise before Christmas… I not only need to get my ducks in a row – I have to work out how many ducks I’m supposed to have! I’m looking forward to Christmas this year – just have to find where all the carol services are! ๐Ÿ™‚
Another song to finish with – and good night โค

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Boldly, As A Child I Go

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Fixed And Moved

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Remembering Where To Focus

I spent the last couple of nights listening to Havilah Cunnington speaking, learning more about God’s purpose for us now in this moment of time, and theย logosย andย rhema Word.

Here are three songs we sang over the two nights…

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