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Dealing With Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2016 by anyushka

I do give thanks for all the good fathers out there, all the men who love and respect their children and themselves, who are compassionate, generous with love and time and conversation, who like to laugh with their children, protect … Continue reading →

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Well, here goes…

Posted on February 14, 2016 by anyushka

I’m doing my best to take this day with a sense of humour – hence, hugs to all you lovely  265 people who follow my blog! 

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Fear and Wonder

Posted on February 20, 2015 by anyushka

I’m having a bit of a tough day today; spending time thinking about very personal and rather painful things with my counsellor, and wondering how I will digest it all. One thing I can do is give thanks for all … Continue reading →

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Epiphany Sing-Off

Posted on January 7, 2015 by anyushka

Just had a lovely (and long) evening on an “Epiphany Sing-Off” with lots of music, everything was in that from Christmas carols to the French anthem and Arctic Monkeys. It’s nice to do this kind of thing mid-week sometimes… And … Continue reading →

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Absurdly Loved

Posted on January 2, 2015 by anyushka

“We can only be faithful in our affirmation that God has not deserted us but has called us in the middle of all the unexplainable absurdities of life.” Henri Nouwen (read here) ~~~ God has not deserted us.  In death, … Continue reading →

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Tired of On-My-Own

Posted on November 21, 2014 by anyushka

Who’d have thunk that I’d ever quote Tom Jones… There are things I could do today. I have time. I could go out. There are things happening in the city that I would enjoy. But I don’t go. I stay … Continue reading →

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