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Tuesday 22nd September, 2020 As the news of the Government in England and the one in Scotland tightening rules and regulations to attempt...

Monday 21st September, 2020 A slow lightening of the sky this morning as the fog held back the sun's rays. Slowly the sun warmed and...

Sunday 20th September, 2020 There are some days when all one can say is ' it was blessed'. Today was such a day. A truly beloved friend...

Friday 18th September, 2020 Autumn is certainly coming rapidly, I feel. The sun rose five minutes later than yesterday and the sun set a...

Thursday 18th September, 2020 I was slightly surprised and quite delighted to wake to a clear sky. The weather forecast last evening and...

Wednesday 16th September, 2020 I was up earlier than usual even in my new early rise regime on my silent retreat. 5.59am was on the...

Tuesday 15th September, 2020 Another almost routine day of delight. I woke at 6.14am and did not hop out of bed but staggered. The sun...

Monday 14th September, 2020 I continue my 'silent retreat' as a hermit living alone except for a dog, two chickens and a tortoise plus...

Sunday 13th September, 2020 I impressed myself today by letting the two chickens out in to their run at 6.43am. I was particularly...

Saturday 12th September, 2020 So I have started my two weeks alone. It is hard simply to stop and find oneself with no commitments except...

Friday 11th September, 2020. After an eight hour train journey yesterday I have needed to be quiet and to rest. As I am in a new place...

Thursday 10th September, 2020. I am on holiday...well, I am away from home and spending two weeks alone in a friend's house before trying...

Wednesday 9th September, 2020 I am in jubilant mood. I have started my holiday. It is the mind set that has changed although also my...

The Nativity of Mary, Mother of Jesus.  Tuesday 8th September, 2020 I am travelling to Rugby on Thursday. I am off to see my sick...

Monday 7th September, 2020 There is a huge temptation, I find, to turn off the news. Also to turn off the constant commentary and...

Sunday 6th September, 2020 I keep on being told by a spiritual writer living in California to avoid the duality by which most of us live...

Saturday 5th September, 2020. A sunny day, as defined by my new Scottish antennae. That means one actually sees a little bit of blue sky...

Friday 4th September, 2020 I was somewhat startled to be woken this morning by a telephone call. It was from my local dental surgery. I...

Thursday 3rd September, 2020. It is so inspiring to meet a good person. It is so inspiring to meet a person ever full of kindness. It is...

Wednesday 2nd September, 2020. Do you ever do foolish things? Last night I took a detective novel to read in bed. When I am preparing to...