We aren’t the first people to live through trying times, and we can learn from what St Benedict….along with several other historic figures…did to preserve culture and faith in the midst of a chaotic time….each became an island of virtue, a refuge for culture and hope. Habits of a Sacred Home, Jennifer Pepito Hello friends… Continue reading Fresh resolves under grey skies – January 2025
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Waterfalls of wisteria and wild, abundant gardens – May 2024
Inside…the curtains of wisteria were the same, and beyond them the garden, green and wild. The Scent of Water, Elizabeth Goudge Dear Friends, I hope this finds you well, and for those in the Northern hemisphere enjoying some warmer weather. May finally brought an increase in temperature here in the U.K. and with it a… Continue reading Waterfalls of wisteria and wild, abundant gardens – May 2024
New beginnings against a backdrop of storm clouds – April 2024
“White flowers for Easter!” she announced triumphantly. … “It looks like a church at Easter time, doesn’t it?” remarked Jenny. As she spoke the sun rose behind the mountain and streamed into the room, blessing them with warmth and light.” Star of Light, Patricia StJohn Hello friends! I hope you all had a joyful Easter,… Continue reading New beginnings against a backdrop of storm clouds – April 2024
Summer Sundae 4 – August 2022
I love the family picture above, drawn by Dancing Toes. The respective heights of the boys dates it; Rhythm Dude is our gentle giant and towers over us all, closely followed by Lanky Dude and both HWH and myself now look up to our boys. However, they are boys no longer. They are young men… Continue reading Summer Sundae 4 – August 2022
Golden days and grey skies – November 2021
In this strange new way of living where uncertainty abounds, fear not love seems to be a motivating force, and language, ideologies and algorithms bring division, it can be hard, even for the sunniest and most optimistic of us to remain upbeat. Maybe this is appropriate. We are living, I believe, in dark times, and… Continue reading Golden days and grey skies – November 2021
Autumnal Outings and Activities
This half of term has flown by and I wonder if I’m the only one who’s been feeling that life has seemed a little out of control? After eighteen months of constant fluctuation and uncertainty, I’ve found it hard to settle back into our home ed rhythm. We now have the freedom to go on… Continue reading Autumnal Outings and Activities
Mothering through the seasons 