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Oxford Trip April 2026


My husband has been going to Oxford quite regularly for his cancer treatment. But recently we decided to make a point of staying there and exploring this university town with all its famous students. As this image shows, the Sheldonian … Continue reading

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Disability


I would like to contrast two of the books dealing with the issue of Disability that I have read recently. Eye Can Write, is a book I had wanted to read for a long time and I wasn’t disappointed. Written … Continue reading

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Love and Valentines


Craig Wilson is an Alpha Male in every sense of the word! A real womaniser used to getting whoever he wants, he feels out of his depth with Christian, Amy Castleton. He also feels uncomfortable when his local paper asks … Continue reading

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Waitangi Day 6 February 2026


Waitangi Day is celebrated in New Zealand every 6 February. This year this falls on a Friday. It has been acknowledged and celebrated in New Zealand since 1934 but wasn’t made a public holiday until 1974. The treaty was first … Continue reading

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The London Experience


Having a few days booked in London in mid-January was a real treat for us after a non-existent Christmas due to the flu. A kind of ‘mini Christmas’ after the fact. I have wanted to go and see the Abba … Continue reading

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New Year and New opportunities


May God bless and keep you and make his face shine upon you and give you peace in 2026.

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Happy Christmas and a blessed 2026


A very Happy and Blessed Christmas and New Year 2026 to all my family, friends and followers. May you find the true meaning of Christmas this year.

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Thanksgiving 2025


To all my American family and followers. Enjoy!

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Singing for fun and for wellbeing


Last Saturday, 22 November, saw our choir, The Tuesdays – a part of Louise Johnson’s Cheltenham Singing Groups – celebrate ten years since we were founded. I can hardly believe that I was one of the founder members too (the … Continue reading

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To the Ocean Floor by Kate Nicholas


I have found this book, helpful, encouraging and faith building during my cancer journey, although I suggest that you don’t have to have suffered cancer in order to find the book uplifting. The third book of this author and journalist, … Continue reading

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