Here is Solomon being descrptive: ‘ Gracious words are honeycomb sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.’ Proverbs 16:24 And then James from the New Testament: ‘Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.’ James 1:19 Loop Head is a headland on the north side of theContinue reading “Loop Head and Kilkee”
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… the Shannon
The river Shannon is the major river on the island of Ireland and at 360km (224 miles) in length, is the longest river in the British Isles. It drains the Shannon River Basin, which has an area of 16,900km² approximately one fifth of the area of Ireland. Next to the River Shanon in Limerick isContinue reading “… the Shannon”
Tralee
I am going to start this post in St John’s Church, go to the river Lee, then cycle the green way between Tralee and Fenit and back again so we can spend time in the rose garden of Tralee. Let us look most careful at this newest of reconciliation stained glass windows by Britain’s mostContinue reading “Tralee”
The glass swan
My son chose it and it was wrapped carefully, he then showed it to Roy and me. We were standing in Waterford. We both looked and knew what each other were thinking. Roy then finished a story I knew only part of. I will let his words take over: When I first met your MumContinue reading “The glass swan”
Sneem, Waterville and King’s Head
These three are close to each other on The Ring of Kerry. This 179 km (111 mile) circular tourist route is around the Iveragh Peninsula in county Kerry Ireland. This post will look at two gardens in Sneem, a village where a river meets the sea, then the colourful stones of Waterville and views fromContinue reading “Sneem, Waterville and King’s Head”
A cuas
A cuas is an Irish word for a small tidal inlet. They are found throughout southwest Ireland the plural is cuasa. We with others had the joy of being parked in the company of one. Here are three photographs and below each some words about what love is. Love suffers long, and is kind… LoveContinue reading “A cuas”
Bantry to Eyeries
Let us start the post with looking at what love is not. Paul makes a list of these and says: ‘ love doesn’t envy, boast, act arrogant, behave rudely, seek their own interests, become easily provoked/angry, keep a record of wrongs…’ A good reminder for a family travelling together. We start in this post onContinue reading “Bantry to Eyeries”
Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
The Blarney stone from up high. The slot at the top where it has been carefully placed. This post travels from the writings of Moses in Midian to 1314 AD and then today in 2026. It is a warm day and we have climbed an internal tower staircase with a thick rope as a handContinue reading “Blarney”
Waterford
First a question from Job: ‘ Where will wisdom be found and where is the place of understanding?’ Then he continues: ‘ gold and crystal cannot equal it: and you can’t exchange it for jewels or fine gold.’ Then right at the end God speaks: ‘ Look the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom;Continue reading “Waterford”
Johnstown
This post looks at the walled garden with verses from Job then then a folly looking up at the sky. There will then be further information about Johnstosn Wexford, Ireland. Accepting tragedy Job says: ‘ Naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there: the Lord gave, and the LordContinue reading “Johnstown”
Pembroke Wales
To continue our thoughts about Job. God answers Job’s demand for a courtroom trial by shifting debate to awe through questions. For example God exposes limits: ‘Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundations? Where are the foundations fastened?’ Job38 God shows care for creation: ‘Do you know when the mountain goats calve? WhoContinue reading
Cardiff bay
Continuing with Job in His pain and strained relationship with God. He is also visited by four ‘friends’ they sit quietly in his presence for days and then speak. Here are their names with their meanings and a summary of their many words. Eliphaz : God is fine gold. He argues that humans are inherentlyContinue reading “Cardiff bay”