Monthly Archives: October 2010

Keeping Mum

Posted on October 6, 2010 by freda

If you fancy a gentle, relaxing hour or so you could do no worse than to opt for the mesmerising skills of Rowan Atkinson as the vicar and Maggie Smith as the new housekeeper in this 2005 film, Keeping Mum. … Continue reading →

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Norman Wisdom In Memoriam

Posted on October 5, 2010 by freda

There is so much I could say about growing up and Norman Wisdom. He came across as being funny, endearing and sincere; he was also a favourite of my Mother’s, which meant I got to see him on TV. A … Continue reading →

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Recovering Sunday

Posted on October 3, 2010 by freda

Today has been about recovering from the events of yesterday, which involved 6-9 Terry’s All Gold, a very ill-looking little dog, projectile vomiting and short rations for the rest of the day. It seems that temptation was too much for … Continue reading →

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Further thoughts on Henri Nouwen

Posted on October 1, 2010 by freda

Today’s musings are not quite so tangible as yesterday’s encouragement to hope in the face of suffering and evil. There is a thread running through Nouwen’s writing which exposes his vulnerability and tendency towards self analysis. He speaks often of … Continue reading →

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