Moving through life's seasons
I have now been retired for about eight months and I must say this has been an incredibly happy, stress-free time. Once or twice I’ve found myself thinking about my last job, with the Council, and here are my top 5 things I miss about work. Continue reading “5 things I miss about work”
This here Greggs vegan roll has been around for a while and I’ve been meaning to try one, to see what all the fuss is about. So is it a load of tasteless junk food or actually quite nice? If you have tried one yourself, am I right with my conclusions? Continue reading “Greggs vegan sausage roll review”
As we headed into 2019 this book was being promoted by our church as a good read in the year ahead. The book itself is a day-by-day read giving a little bit of a Psalm to contemplate. At first I was, for various reasons, a bit sceptical. And now, in April, is it turning out to be a good daily companion or was I right to be sceptical? Continue reading “Book review – My Rock My Refuge by Timothy Keller”
On Tuesday I had another appointment at Urology, in our local hospital. Turns out my case is well known in the team there! The staff recognise me now and this is how it went….. Continue reading “Jolly at Urology”
A few days ago I came across this old photo. It reminds me of my natural wanderlust and I’m thinking it is being reawakened. Back in 1984 I spent a few months cycling around East Africa on a heap of junk called a second hand BSA bicycle I had as a school boy. Continue reading “My wanderlust”
Well, it’s true retirement can be hard work and yet I’m absolutely loving it. While I haven’t blogged for the last week or so, I thought I might jot down a few notes…. Continue reading “Retirement can be hard work!”
Sometimes I go along to a Home Group which is organised by our church. It’s a midweek Bible study and a chance to have a natter, a cuppa and a time chewing something over. Last week it wasn’t just a Psalm which I was chewing over…. Continue reading “Cookies and Psalms”