Yesterday, Saturday, after doing little other than attending a coffee morning and in the afternoon doing things in the home, we have what I can politely say to be a day of surprises. Our plan was to go to the monthly flea market which is held at an exhibition ground to the south of Frome, at the same venue as the Frome Cheese show, then going to view an exhibition of surrealist and existential...
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An unexpected and blessed day in Bristol
I should start with writing about a so-called men's shed meeting that took place in conjunction with my sometimes church in Paulton. The meeting was destined to start at 8 p.m. in the Red Lion Pub which is the local pub and as I had not been for some time so I decided to give it a go. When I arrived there were three people there and eventually we found our corner in which to speak . The problem...
Nearly a disastrous day computer-wise
Today started like any other. We started quietly. I did a remote view reading for a friend I have known for 20 years. We have a most remarkable freezer that oozes water from the top surface which is a great mystery to me because I thought water would flow along or down so I reckon there must be a lake of water under the top surface under some degree of pressure. Anyway we have decided to empty...
I Like lists and stats
Average cash savings by age (UK) Data shows the average amount of cash savings held varies widely depending on age, with younger age groups having far lower levels of savings than older counterparts. Percentage of the UK population with no savings A large proportion of the population has very little or no savings to fall back on in an emergency. This means many people are financially vulnerable,...
The Art of Doing Nothing
'Slowly is the fastest way to get to where you want to be' Is it somehow counter-productive to do nothing? Our brain teaches us that we must always be on the go, busy, occupied with something that can help us earn a living and thus pay the bills. However the spirit and the mind do not function that way. The mind never switches off and is always analyzing, resolving, attempting to solve,...
Reflections on attending a conference
I'm now going to attempt the impossible and try to sum up over 24 hours of talks, discussions, occasional disagreements, meeting famous people that we'd seen on TV, generally walking into a woman that you no we'll be full of people who are on your wavelengths. You don't really have to introduce yourself, you just start off in whatever gear you feel like and someone will be there just support and...
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