Category Archives: Life on the journey

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What I’ve read. The January edition.

Posted on February 6, 2019 by

There are upsides to being ill for the last three or so weeks. I’ve read. Lots. Here’s the list: Milkman – Anna Burns This is well worth the time and energy it will take to read it. It’s dense, fast … Continue reading →

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The one with the January round up.

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

January is famous for it’s weary undertone. A month of slogging through with the promise of the early first weeks enthusiasm wearing thin as we realise we are still a Long Way from Spring. It’s a month for hibernation, naming … Continue reading →

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What I read, October-December 2018

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

The list of the year is coming soon. But for now, here’s the list of books I read over the last few months, not as many as I hoped or as varied as I wished for but a few good … Continue reading →

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We walk on.

Posted on January 2, 2019 by

And so, here we are, the open path of a new year, a winding road in front of us, a whole load of mountains already climbed behind us. A new year. Sometimes I think the new year should come complete … Continue reading →

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Advent 19 (The one with the Anniversary Post)

Posted on December 19, 2018 by

Yes, it’s that time of year again when I get to be a little bit sickeningly gushing about my favourite and best. I get to remind you that we used to look like this (which as the years go on … Continue reading →

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Advent 18

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

Hereby today shall be known as the day I stopped. I’ve watched ‘The Holiday’ and found it to be pleasurably diverting, I’ve had a long hot bath and finished ‘The Magician’s Nephew’ (finished/sobbed all the way through the last few … Continue reading →

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Advent 17

Posted on December 17, 2018 by

An old friend just posted verses from Isaiah 46 on Facebook. They are exactly what I need to hear right now. After holding things together for so long I can feel myself unravelling. I am allowing myself space to cry … Continue reading →

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