Tag Archives: childhood

A Matter of Influence

Posted on January 27, 2016 by deerfeet

To think that people may read what I have written leaves me feeling vulnerable. I can’t see why people would want to read what I have written. Clearly not the sharpest pencil in the pencil case, I now realise I … Continue reading →

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Porthdinllaen – Episode 1

Posted on September 21, 2012 by deerfeet

I still have sand in my trouser pockets and am working my way through the washing after a relaxing few days, rock pooling, crab lining, cricket playing, paddling, walking and watching the waves.  Last night, when I closed my eyes … Continue reading →

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“Oh Help! It’s Organised Chaos!”

Posted on July 20, 2012 by deerfeet

I’m feeling slightly overwhelmed!  I don’t understand how four out of the six of us have managed to turn the house quite so upside down in one day.  There  are clothes everywhere, lists, rucksacks, Bibles, notebooks, wellington boots, waterproofs, sleeping … Continue reading →

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Granny

Posted on June 23, 2012 by deerfeet

Verse 19, Chapter 27 in the Book of Proverbs says “As water reflects the face so one’s life reflects the heart.” While we all have memories of how Granny lived her life that show what her heart was like, I … Continue reading →

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Quips and Quotes of the Week

Posted on June 14, 2012 by deerfeet

Monday:  “Quince is even better than Rinaldo at football.”  (Quince is the dog). Tuesday:  I’d put clean sheets on the girls’ beds and one pipes up “It reminds of Ouma’s”.  “Why?” said I.  “Because you’ve got clean sheets?”.  “No” said … Continue reading →

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Childhood Theology

Posted on May 31, 2012 by deerfeet

I have collected together a few expressions from children that show their wonderful grasp of God and life.  These are all absolutely genuine, with quotes from my own children and the children of friends I was at school with. Child: … Continue reading →

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And a Birthday

Posted on May 30, 2012 by deerfeet

Ouma knew of something she wanted, that wasn’t on the Birthday list.  The only thing is, she wanted a real live one, but was delighted with a pretend one!  I don’t want a real one and nor do the chickens.

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Summer Hath Spoken

Posted on May 23, 2012 by deerfeet

Forget the Jubilee, it would seem that a celebration of summer has spontaneously taken place in this house, this week.  We’ll keep Jubilee Celebrations to the weekend designated.  These are some anecdotes from our celebration of summer, to date. The … Continue reading →

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I Was Almost Made Redundant

Posted on May 13, 2012 by deerfeet

With the election results concluded, my husband has been putting his slippered feet up, growing a beard and reading John Le Carre and an obscure book on cats! We have joined in the relaxation by adding a couple of days … Continue reading →

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The Chuckle Factor

Posted on May 1, 2012 by deerfeet

Josiah’s joke:  “If I came across a battery walking along, I would get a big shock.” I’m making a patchwork baby mat but not too sure for which baby out of the 9 women I know who are pregnant at … Continue reading →

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