Category Archives: From the basement

I’ve written lots of things over the last few years, some I think are worth reading again. Search through the old boxes and see what’s down here.

Why do I do these things?

Posted on May 21, 2006 by Kath

No, this isn’t another post about the dark dismalness of life and the existential angst that usually goes with such murmuring. This is about my inability to say no to simple things. This weekend I drove for 14 hours, crossed … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 19, 2006 by Kath

The hymn that floats around my head at such times. Especially the last verse. Pure genius. Pure Grace. How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,is laid for your faith in his excellent word!What more can he say than … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the darkness.

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Kath

One of my biggest fears in the darkness is that it may mean that God has forsaken me forever, that, like Saul, I have been forsaken by the living God. Which places this quote into the context of beautiful relief … Continue reading →

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Music that soothes the soul

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Kath

Last Thursday I went to see Karine Polwart with a friend. It was an amazing gig, mainly for the sad sweet melancholy songs that she plays. With lines like: “Maybe there’s a road that’s not this hard.” and “I can’t … Continue reading →

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Back to blogging

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Kath

Phew. To be honest that picture below is all I have felt like saying here for a while. That’s the trouble with writing a blog based on being real. When I can’t figure out what is real anymore things get … Continue reading →

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