Hi, . Sad memories at this time. We are all remembering the shock and horror of the attacks on the Twin Towers on September 11 2001, a sad ten years ago. . Short clip of first plane. . . Short Clip of second plane . . . Various news reports of the attack as it [...]
Sep
12
2011
12
2011
Aug
7
2011
7
2011
Hiroshima. Lest We Forget.
Hi, . There has just been a commemoration in Hiroshima, which was in remembrance of the 66th anniversary of the Atomic Bomb which was unexpectedly dropped upon that unlucky city by America at the end of WWII. It took place on August 6th, 1945 at 8.15am. . Hundreds of thousands were killed in the blast [...]
Mar
15
2011
15
2011
Carpe Diem.
Hey folks, . These are strange times. Illustrating the wisdom of seizing the day and enjoying the moment. . Today in the UK we can feel happy for small and wonderful things happening , such as a pair of un-named pensioners from Derbyshire. . It is yet another fine example of people unknowingly being in [...]
Apr
11
2010
11
2010
About A Hero.
Hey, . Some weeks ago I was reading a Times supplement magazine and I came across the pictures that were this year’s World Press Photo competition prize winners. Usually this a an enjoyable moment of admiration for someone else’s artistry and talent. But not this time. . One of the photos, which won first prize [...]
Dec
28
2009
28
2009
Poetry: Prayer Of Gratitude.
Prayer Of Gratitude. . . Thank you my sweet lord For all that you have given me For all the joy, love and beauty That is present in my life . .
Dec
24
2009
24
2009
Poetry: Prayer For Grace.
Prayer For Grace . Lord grant me patience Grace and understanding To deal with the situations That I am faced with . Lord help me to accept The way things are And to do my best To change them for the better . Help me to be kind Help me to be loving And help [...]
Oct
26
2009
26
2009
Feeling Groovy.
And an extremely good morning to you. . This morning I was woken up by sunshine again. The sky is a pretty blue, with artistically arranged drifts of filmy cloud, and the birds are noisily shouting that ‘the weird pink thing’ has not put their breakfast out on the wall as yet. . All is [...]
Jun
20
2009
20
2009
My Prayer
Hi, . Today I am posting a prayer that I composed many years ago, because I wanted something that was meaningful to me. . I love The Lord’s Prayer, but I did not have anything other than that, which I enjoyed as much. . Oh no, that’s not correct, I do also love Psalm 23:4, [...]
